97 US driver door card question

pilsberry

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Hello all,
I just bought this car and noticed a missing piece on the drivers door only. I thought it was an access plug, but no. Ok, then airbag plug? Again, no.
Plus, its only on the driver's door. There's nothing behind it, nor are there threads for a bolt.
No luck on realoem.
door trim.jpg


Thanks in advance.
Bryan
 

Stevo7682

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If your car has side airbags its where the airbag badge goes.

Stephen.
 

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Wrong thread indeed! As someone has said, that hole is for a little badge with airbag written on it
 
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pilsberry

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If your car has side airbags its where the airbag badge goes.

Stephen.
According to build sheet ( not sure how accurate ) no side air bag installed. Plus there is no vertical seam in the card. Any other way to confirm absence of side airbag? Maybe wrong door card? This car has only 37k, doubtful it has been replaced.
 

pilsberry

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So, it does have a driver's side bag. I didn't look closely at the card. Was surprised to see only one side equipped, and the build sheet didn't reflect it as an option added.
Sorry for confusion, and thanks for replies.
Now, why isn't the OBC displaying?
Cheers
Bryan
 
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