Miata Mailing List: November 1996, Message #24
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   From: Tim Mullen 

Subject: Re: Air bag disable switch

   Date: Fri, 1 Nov 1996 11:51:17 -0500



Todd Barney wrote:



> Ford has a passenger air-bag disable switch on their full-size pickups 

> for 1997 (and maybe 1996?) The new F150's.  You can turn off the airbag 

> with a key, and re-arm it the same way. The stated purpose is to allow 

> you to put a rear-facing child seat there.  An indicator glows on the 

> dash to let you know that the bag is disabled.

>

> Now, I don't know if they have plans to offer it on the Ranger pickups, 

> but if they do, that is the same truck as the Mazda.  So, it stands to 

> reason that Mazda has the wherewithall to provide an air-bag disable 

> switch.



> I say, if it's good enough for 2-seater trucks, it's good enough for 

> 2-seater cars.



Actually, we recently bought a '96 Ranger, and yes the switch is there.  

I remember it also being on the Mazda trucks when we were shopping. 

However, since Mazda's trucks are actually made by Ford, there is no 

reason to expect that Mazda uses the same wiring logic in Miatas.  Then 

again, there is no reason not too...



I've got to get the manuals and wiring diagrams for both Real-Soon-Now...



-- 

Todd & MIATOY



-- 



Tim

Tim.Mullen@trw.com -- (I speak only for me - not TRW)

Chantilly, VA, USA



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