Pets and Passenger Air Bags

[thom4782]

We have a 40lb dog that rides occassionally in the 2001 Boxster S's passenger seat. The dog wears a seat belt. We'd like to have the passenger bag off when the dog is in the seat and on when a person is in the seat. Is this possible?

I understand the dealer can deactivate the passenger air bag only if the system tester turns it off AND a bar is installed under the seat that has a buckle hooked into it.

I have a couple of questions. First, if the buckle isn't inserted into the bar system, will the so-called "deactivated" air bag work if a passenger is in the seat? Second, what do you think the risk is to our pet if it is wearing a seat harness? I know reward facing child seats are a big problem, but is a belted in pet at serious risk?

Thanks for any advice and opinons you can offer.