Wednesday, March 26, 2014
How to Disable Passenger Airbags
You can disable the passenger airbags in your vehicle right from your home driveway, and it requires no special tools. Many vehicles come equipped with a key switch that allow you to disable the passengers airbag but not the drivers side airbag. To disengage all airbags, you can remove the airbag system fuse.
Instructions
- 1
Turn the key in the ignition to the "Off" position and put the vehicle in park. Apply the parking brake and pop open the hood.
2Find the fuse block mounted on the right side of the engine compartment as you are facing the vehicle, right next to the drivers side fender.
3Remove the cover off of the fuse block and examine the diagram on its underside. Find where the airbag system fuse is located.
4Remove the airbag fuse by pulling it with your fingers from the fuse block.
5Turn on the ignition and check that the SRS light is illuminated on the instrument panel. If it is, the airbags have been successfully disabled.
Monday, March 3, 2014
How to Disable the Alarm in a 1995 4Runner
The 1995 4Runner is manufactured by Toyota. The 1995 models came with onboard alarms. These alarms can go off when changing the battery or making other repairs to the vehicle. If you want to disable the car alarm, you will need to go through the ignition cylinder inside your 4Runner. This task is not very difficult, and you will not need advanced automotive knowledge to complete it.
Instructions
- 1
Put your key into the 4Runners ignition and turn on the cars electrical system without starting the car.
2Use a flathead screwdriver or your fingers to pry the dashboard panels off your ignition cylinder.
3Locate the alarm transmitter in the ignition cylinder. This is a small black box with a switch on it labeled "Valet Switch."
4Turn the valet switch to the "Off" position and wait until the LED light goes out.
5Put the dashboard panels back onto the ignition cylinder.