Changing Drivers seat 2016
October 14th, 2017, 2:44 PM
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Changing Drivers seat 2016
So we all know the standard seats in these Express vans are crap! I do a lot of driving and want to change the drivers seat to a more comfortable Recaro type seat. The original seat has an airbag in it. If I disconnect it will the other airbags still work? Thanks in advance, Frank
October 14th, 2017, 8:30 PM
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How does that work? An air bag that pushes you out of the seat? I think you're mistaken. Or you may have confused it with the side curtain air bags that come down from the headliner along the side.
I'm sorta with you on the comfort thing, though. But I just took about 1/2" of washers and jacked the front up. Made a world of difference.
I'm sorta with you on the comfort thing, though. But I just took about 1/2" of washers and jacked the front up. Made a world of difference.
October 15th, 2017, 12:17 AM
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The seat has weight sensors that turn off and on the airbags. depending on whether they are occupied and if the person is under 80 lbs or so......
If you turn on the key with that seat disconnected it will likely throw an airbag code.
At least that is how the passenger seat works. The dirvers is similar I believe.
You could get the seat re-foamed. Make it firmer or softer. My van has the power seat, and its fine. What I hate is the cheap plastic door rest my left elbow sits on......brutal.
If you turn on the key with that seat disconnected it will likely throw an airbag code.
At least that is how the passenger seat works. The dirvers is similar I believe.
You could get the seat re-foamed. Make it firmer or softer. My van has the power seat, and its fine. What I hate is the cheap plastic door rest my left elbow sits on......brutal.
October 15th, 2017, 5:39 AM
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I am curious.. what years do the seats have the sensors ?
I knew some other vehicles reconnized that the seat belt was
clicked ... ( which meant that a person was in the seat )
that told the system that the air bag can be activated if
needed.
I knew some other vehicles reconnized that the seat belt was
clicked ... ( which meant that a person was in the seat )
that told the system that the air bag can be activated if
needed.
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How does that work? An air bag that pushes you out of the seat? I think you're mistaken. Or you may have confused it with the side curtain air bags that come down from the headliner along the side.
I'm sorta with you on the comfort thing, though. But I just took about 1/2" of washers and jacked the front up. Made a world of difference.
I'm sorta with you on the comfort thing, though. But I just took about 1/2" of washers and jacked the front up. Made a world of difference.
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hey STAN... you ever get those french ticklers out.. and check out your seat....
havent heard any feed back on your AZZ cushions.. they
equipped with Air bags. ???? lol
Hey.. you said it sounded kinky.. ( not me ) ... lol
havent heard any feed back on your AZZ cushions.. they
equipped with Air bags. ???? lol
Hey.. you said it sounded kinky.. ( not me ) ... lol
