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first year 4Runner to get second generation airbags?
Anyone know? I know a lot of passenger cars started getting them in 1998. Thanks
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11-13-2019, 12:09 AM
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Not sure. However, I do know that beginning in 2000 or 2001, Toyota added a weight sensor to the passenger side seat that disables the airbag if it falls below a certain weight (IIRC below 79 lbs), which it interprets as a child occupying the seat.
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11-13-2019, 12:49 AM
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later 1998's and all 1999's had them, from what I've read
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11-13-2019, 11:47 AM
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later 1998's and all 1999's had them, from what I've read
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This sounds right. Any way to verify on the vehicle itself? I don't see anything in the 98 or 99 owners manuals.
If it's the new style (98+) steering wheel do you just assume it's been fitted with second gen airbags?
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11-13-2019, 01:48 PM
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The part number for the airbags changed in 1998. Prior to that they used a different part. I'd assume that's when the change happened. Oddly enough, 2002's have a different part number for the airbags as well though.
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11-13-2019, 05:17 PM
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The part number for the airbags changed in 1998. Prior to that they used a different part. I'd assume that's when the change happened. Oddly enough, 2002's have a different part number for the airbags as well though.
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Steering wheel shape changed in '98 - not sure if it was driven by an airbag change or the airbag change was driven by the steering wheel shape change...
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11-13-2019, 05:52 PM
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Steering wheel shape changed in '98 - not sure if it was driven by an airbag change or the airbag change was driven by the steering wheel shape change...
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My guess is the second generation airbag design necessitated a change in the steering wheel, but have not been able to confirm.
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11-13-2019, 06:47 PM
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My 96 has both airbags.
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11-13-2019, 07:21 PM
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No they are asking when the 2nd Gen Airbags came out. Not airbags in general..;) Best answer so far is mid 1998.. 
I misread it too. 1996 through 1998 early half of the year are 1st gen airbags. ;)
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My bad, so whats the difference, weight sensor and an off switch? Or is the bag itself different?
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11-13-2019, 07:44 PM
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My bad, so whats the difference, weight sensor and an off switch? Or is the bag itself different?
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The bag/inflator itself. Gen 1 airbags inflated with much more force and are possibly dangerous to smaller people. Gen 2 airbags are safer for smaller passengers. Only later (gen 3 or 'advanced' airbags) ones got multi-stage squibs, etc.
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11-13-2019, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by phattyduck
The bag/inflator itself. Gen 1 airbags inflated with much more force and are possibly dangerous to smaller people. Gen 2 airbags are safer for smaller passengers. Only later (gen 3 or 'advanced' airbags) ones got multi-stage squibs, etc.
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Yep I want the Gen 2 for the wife and kids.
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