T6.1 Changing the double-seat to a single
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Dazzat53
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Hello mate
I have had a few enquires. It’s being changed to a captains seat by vanworx the first week in April. So it’s still in the van until then.
Hi all,
I've recently joined as I'm hoping to pick up a T6.1 soon.
I've seen a van that has a double front passenger bench and ideally I'd like a single seat in it's place. When I mentioned changing this to the dealer he said that it can be done, after market, but they would not do it as there would be a double passenger airbag in the dash and if that deployed with only one person sitting in the front then it could be dangerous.
Is he correct?
I've recently joined as I'm hoping to pick up a T6.1 soon.
I've seen a van that has a double front passenger bench and ideally I'd like a single seat in it's place. When I mentioned changing this to the dealer he said that it can be done, after market, but they would not do it as there would be a double passenger airbag in the dash and if that deployed with only one person sitting in the front then it could be dangerous.
Is he correct?
I spoke with him today and he said that both bags inflate simultaneously. Surely then a change to a single seat, as you've mentioned, would be the right away around?
Are you aware of whether the sitting position is different? I.e. is the single seat further in from the door than the double?
Are you aware of whether the sitting position is different? I.e. is the single seat further in from the door than the double?
Surely the fact that the single can move forward and back would negate this claim in itself?
Evening Looking at doing this in my 6.1 so can I ask how much it cost you please ? Cheers.
Hi all. I am about to buy a single captains seat for my T6.1 as a swap for the double that is fitted. The double has x2 occupancy sensors fitted but the new seat will not have any. Can I cap these plugs off and forget about them or will I need some kind of a work around to stop the dashboard lights going mental? Thanks in advance.
Thanks. I was wondering whether the airbags are always armed or if they needed the seat sensors to arm them. Any ideas on how to find out?
Disconnect the sensor and crash?
I’ll try it tonight. Thanks
Having just done it today be aware the airbag yellow plugs vary.
I am guessing the seat I have from a Velle is from a 6 as the wiring doesnt match my 6.1 (Dec 2020).
Haven't had a chance to search for how the wires mirror across however I am quite sure it is in the forum somewhere already
I am guessing the seat I have from a Velle is from a 6 as the wiring doesnt match my 6.1 (Dec 2020).
Haven't had a chance to search for how the wires mirror across however I am quite sure it is in the forum somewhere already
Do you mean seat airbags or the dash mounted ones? Have tried to find on the forum but not having much luck.Having just done it today be aware the airbag yellow plugs vary.
I am guessing the seat I have from a Velle is from a 6 as the wiring doesnt match my 6.1 (Dec 2020).
Haven't had a chance to search for how the wires mirror across however I am quite sure it is in the forum somewhere already
And here is the thread on how the wires convert (or at least they did for me)
www.t6forum.com
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