perhaps all regular cabs have the seat sensor AND the deactivation switch

my theory is, its there to deactivate the system when you have a child or something similar sitting there.

on the Scab and the Screw your supposed to make your children and anorexic girlfriends sit in the back seat

My Scab has the metal hooks in the back seat for baby carriers.

just my theory

 

Bingo!

 

Not unless it's a new standard option.

I have an '05 XLT regular cab that has cup holders and an ashtray but no deactivation switch.

That's what that weight deactivation switch is there for. If it senses weight from just over 0 up to I believe 50 pounds, it turns the airbag off on the passenger side.

All I have to do is place my little girl's car seat on the seat and it turns off even before I strap it in. Ideally it needs to be strapped in the center but it's kind of tough to drive like that.

 

i dont think thats a new paint scheme maybe that pic was just edited to a black and white pic... maybe...

 

thats the scheme for the 2007 XL's and STX's the pic hasnt been altered

 

I have the cup holders and ash tray also!