Passenger Side Airbag

brycebequick · 08-27-2006, 12:09 PM

Hello all,

I'm new here. I put a deposit on my Sky last week. Dealer says 6 months until arrival. Can't wait!

Question: I understand the passenger side airbag has some sort of weight sensor that disengages or engages the airbag. Does anyone have a bit more detail on how that works? What is the weight that triggers it on, etc?

Just curious!

Any information is appreciated.

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SunburstSky · 08-27-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by brycebequick

Hello all,

I'm new here. I put a deposit on my Sky last week. Dealer says 6 months until arrival. Can't wait!

Question: I understand the passenger side airbag has some sort of weight sensor that disengages or engages the airbag. Does anyone have a bit more detail on how that works? What is the weight that triggers it on, etc?

Just curious!

Any information is appreciated.

_________________
Forest Green - Blk/Tan leather
5 spd
Monsoon with XM

Its my understanding that the sensor detects when someone (weight) is seated. It should not deploy if ever in an accident and no one is seated. Welcome to the forum and congrats on picking a fun car!

CdnSkyGuy · 08-27-2006, 12:15 PM

I believe it is 30 Lbs...there is a certain weight that kids have to be and that is what it was set at...30 seems to ring a bell for some reason.

YedraSky · 08-27-2006, 12:41 PM

But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!!

YedraSky

**reedred** · 08-27-2006, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by YedraSky

But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!!

YedraSky

Or, as I affectionately call it, the trunk. I find that when transporting children in the Sky It's best to keep a small wood chipper handy. It makes for a much better fit.

Iceman49 · 08-27-2006, 04:33 PM

The owners manual does not indicate a weight...it does say if you feel it should be on "the airbag" have the person put the seat in the upright position and reposition themselves in the seat. My daughter weighs 79 lbs and does not activate the airbag system.

DonnasSky · 08-27-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by YedraSky

But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!!

YedraSky

That's why I painted over the warning stickers...too confusing!!

ctyankee · 08-27-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by YedraSky

But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!!

YedraSky

My wife pointed that out yesterday and stupid me turned around half expecting to see the back seat

Kinsey · 08-27-2006, 05:53 PM

I am a salesman at a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep store and we have the same system in our vehicles called the Occupant Classification System or OCS. The way it works is there are 4 weight scales almost like fishing ones located in each corner of the seat. When the car senses that there is someone or something under 90lbs or so in the seat, the airbag is turned off. If you are over 90lbs then it turns on. Really cool feature that actually saves you money by not having to replace the airbag if you get in an accident and nobody is in the seat.

CdnSkyGuy · 08-27-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinsey

I am a salesman at a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep store and we have the same system in our vehicles called the Occupant Classification System or OCS. The way it works is there are 4 weight scales almost like fishing ones located in each corner of the seat. When the car senses that there is someone or something under 90lbs or so in the seat, the airbag is turned off. If you are over 90lbs then it turns on. Really cool feature that actually saves you money by not having to replace the airbag if you get in an accident and nobody is in the seat.

90 lbs...ok goes to show what I know...Maybe it is just that I am so solid that when I carry around 90 Lbs of stuff it only feels like 30???

Meh, I doubt it.

brycebequick · 08-27-2006, 08:37 PM

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But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!!
YedraSky

Seriously??? How goofy is that?

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Originally Posted by reedred

Or, as I affectionately call it, the trunk. I find that when transporting children in the Sky It's best to keep a small wood chipper handy. It makes for a much better fit.

I was thinking trunk too, but Ooooooo a wood chipper. What an excellent idea!

90 pounds sounds reasonable enough. And I DO think it's an excellent idea to have this feature. Why pay to replace two airbags?

Thanks all!

~Teresa

ctyankee · 10-09-2006, 11:32 AM

I am now having this problem. Three or four times now someone of adult weight is in the passenger seat, but the passenger airbag "off" light does not change to "On". A little worried safety wise. It's on the list for the dealer. Anyone else having this problem?

wt2ga · 10-09-2006, 11:42 AM

My adult wife sits in the passenger seat and the airbag light says ON

My nine year old 80lb. granddaughter rides with the airbag light saying OFF

ggccg · 10-09-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kinsey

I am a salesman at a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep store and we have the same system in our vehicles called the Occupant Classification System or OCS. The way it works is there are 4 weight scales almost like fishing ones located in each corner of the seat. When the car senses that there is someone or something under 90lbs or so in the seat, the airbag is turned off. If you are over 90lbs then it turns on. Really cool feature that actually saves you money by not having to replace the airbag if you get in an accident and nobody is in the seat.

90 lbs. is the number I recall reading somewhere.

Macpar4 · 10-09-2006, 12:33 PM

My 13 Year Old Stepson - 110 lbs ---- ON
My 11 year Old Stepson - 80 lbs ----- OFF

marklynn70 · 10-09-2006, 01:07 PM

I special ordered my SKY with out the back seats.

It cost a little extra but the dealer said it would be worth it. I couldn't agree more.

Rick Tinley Park · 10-09-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by marklynn70

I special ordered my SKY with out the back seats.

It cost a little extra but the dealer said it would be worth it. I couldn't agree more.

I went the cheap route and just had them filled in... They did not get the top level though it has the rwo humps behind the seats!

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ggccg · 10-09-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ctyankee

I am now having this problem. Three or four times now someone of adult weight is in the passenger seat, but the passenger airbag "off" light does not change to "On". A little worried safety wise. It's on the list for the dealer. Anyone else having this problem?

Mine does that. It's on my list for the dealer to look at when it goes in for service tomorrow.

**Skip** · 10-09-2006, 05:42 PM

Fartblossom and Hound in the passenger seat Airbag light on. Fartblossom after eating pizza, Fan on high. Top down ...nasty dog ..Skip...

Karen · 10-09-2006, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by YedraSky

But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!!

YedraSky

Since the Visor says 'back seat'...does that mean we get an insurance discount???

Kustomkaps · 10-10-2006, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ctyankee

I am now having this problem. Three or four times now someone of adult weight is in the passenger seat, but the passenger airbag "off" light does not change to "On". A little worried safety wise. It's on the list for the dealer. Anyone else having this problem?

Tell your riders that just because the car's top is down, doesn't mean they can pass gas the whole ride...it lifts them up too much causing the airbag to shut off. Safety first you know...

I would get the car in to be looked at ASAP as you don't want to get in an accident- especially when you know something could be wrong with the airbag system and your passanger could be hurt due to it.

08-27-2006, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
brycebequick Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 29 My Photos: (0)	Passenger Side Airbag Hello all, I'm new here. I put a deposit on my Sky last week. Dealer says 6 months until arrival. Can't wait! Question: I understand the passenger side airbag has some sort of weight sensor that disengages or engages the airbag. Does anyone have a bit more detail on how that works? What is the weight that triggers it on, etc? Just curious! Any information is appreciated. _________________ Forest Green - Blk/Tan leather 5 spd Monsoon with XM

08-27-2006, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
CdnSkyGuy First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 1,063 My Photos: (0)	I believe it is 30 Lbs...there is a certain weight that kids have to be and that is what it was set at...30 seems to ring a bell for some reason. __________________ Sold the Sky Driving a 2008 Mercedes C Class now. After buying the motorcycle I had no desire to drive the Sky anymore. Sorry everyone.

08-27-2006, 05:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kinsey First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 44 My Photos: (0)	occupant classification system I am a salesman at a Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep store and we have the same system in our vehicles called the Occupant Classification System or OCS. The way it works is there are 4 weight scales almost like fishing ones located in each corner of the seat. When the car senses that there is someone or something under 90lbs or so in the seat, the airbag is turned off. If you are over 90lbs then it turns on. Really cool feature that actually saves you money by not having to replace the airbag if you get in an accident and nobody is in the seat.

10-09-2006, 11:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
ctyankee First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 890 My Photos: (0)	I am now having this problem. Three or four times now someone of adult weight is in the passenger seat, but the passenger airbag "off" light does not change to "On". A little worried safety wise. It's on the list for the dealer. Anyone else having this problem? __________________ Forest Green Snagged August 23, 2006 Spoiler LSD Manual Black leather and top Chrome wheels 6-disc Monsoon

10-09-2006, 11:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
wt2ga Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SkyLess in Atlanta Posts: 1,912 My Photos: (13)	Fyi My adult wife sits in the passenger seat and the airbag light says ON My nine year old 80lb. granddaughter rides with the airbag light saying OFF

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YedraSky First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bradenton, Florida Posts: 108 My Photos: (0)	But the visor on the car says I am to put children in the back seat!!! YedraSky

08-27-2006, 04:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Iceman49 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 65 My Photos: (0)	The owners manual does not indicate a weight...it does say if you feel it should be on "the airbag" have the person put the seat in the upright position and reposition themselves in the seat. My daughter weighs 79 lbs and does not activate the airbag system.

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marklynn70 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oldsmar, Florida Posts: 2,560 My Photos: (282)	I special ordered my SKY with out the back seats. It cost a little extra but the dealer said it would be worth it. I couldn't agree more. __________________ *Mark* Black Onyx B/R Interior 5-Speed XMMP36-Disk*Monsoon Stereo 18in Chrome Wheels _00565_ GM CAI Mud Flaps Stubby Antenna KS Little Chromies Chrome L/P Frame 1ST 1000 Badge Windscreen by http://www.windrestrictor.com

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Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Airbags Fartblossom and Hound in the passenger seat Airbag light on. Fartblossom after eating pizza, Fan on high. Top down ...nasty dog ..Skip... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.