DIY: [How-To:] Racing Seat airbag light fix

Equinox · 02-05-2012, 07:54 PM

4.7 ohm resistor

lol

djsekz · 02-06-2012, 08:01 PM

thanks!!

djsekz · 02-06-2012, 08:04 PM

is this a good one ?

Amazon.com: 4.7 Ohm 1/2W Flameproof Resistor 10 Pcs.: Electronics

Equinox · 02-10-2012, 06:10 PM

Yeah, that's all you need

sixpax · 06-01-2012, 07:56 PM

anyone ? bueler ? bueler ? bueler ?

edconline · 06-09-2012, 01:16 PM

Finally made use of this yesterday when I installed the drivers side seat, worked perfectly. Will be tackling the other seat and weight sensor next week.
Repped.

edconline · 06-29-2012, 05:25 PM

Hmmm.
This worked great on the drivers side, however when i did the passenger side too, now the light won't go off. Have tried many times, also rechecked all the connections. Do you have to do the weight sensor as well to get the light to go out?

sixpax · 07-10-2012, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by edconline

Hmmm.
This worked great on the drivers side, however when i did the passenger side too, now the light won't go off. Have tried many times, also rechecked all the connections. Do you have to do the weight sensor as well to get the light to go out?

Yes. If you do the reset sequence, when you are done you will notice the dash indicator blinks two times slow, followed by 5 fast flashes. This pattern indicates the weight sensor is malfunctioning (in our case becuase it ain't hooked up) ... I am not a rocket scientist but everything I have read would indicate all air bags are functioning properly except for the passenger side. Not sure yet how I am going to fix that.

edconline · 07-18-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixpax

Yes. If you do the reset sequence, when you are done you will notice the dash indicator blinks two times slow, followed by 5 fast flashes. This pattern indicates the weight sensor is malfunctioning (in our case becuase it ain't hooked up) ... I am not a rocket scientist but everything I have read would indicate all air bags are functioning properly except for the passenger side. Not sure yet how I am going to fix that.

Awesome, didn't see your reply before, thanks! I'll have to pull the weight sensor out and hook it up with the new seat. Repped.

sixpax · 07-18-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edconline

Awesome, didn't see your reply before, thanks! I'll have to pull the weight sensor out and hook it up with the new seat. Repped.

Pleasure. It's on page SRC-182 in the service manual (2010) ... that code sequence means the classification unit is malfunctioning. Anyone changing out seats will prolly benefit from that page as it has a chart with all the sequences.

Bong1012 · 07-16-2012, 06:49 PM

Hey guys,
I own a 08 G37S Coupe...
I've recently installed Sparcos on driver and passenger sides.
I used 4.7ohm resistors for the airbag connectors and removed the occupancy weight sensor from the stock passenger seat and connected it back to the passenger side Sparco seat.
I did the reset procedure and the airbag light does blink a lot slower than before but it still won't go away... What should i do??

martin82 · 07-16-2012, 07:08 PM

it's because you don't have the weight sensor on the passenger side I believe...maybe set it so its always on....? I will be on the same boat soon.

Bong1012 · 07-16-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin82

it's because you don't have the weight sensor on the passenger side I believe...maybe set it so its always on....? I will be on the same boat soon.

I removed the weight sensor and installed it onto the sparco passenger seat as well as connecting it back into its connector.

The airbag light (on the dash) is still on but blinks at a slower pace after the reset procedure. Apparently its in Diagnostic Mode according to the OP and the service manual but how do I get rid of it??

martin82 · 07-16-2012, 07:19 PM

hmmm i wouldn't know until I do mine in the next few weeks....

If the sensor is always on also seat bet light should be on as well right?

Bong1012 · 07-16-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin82

hmmm i wouldn't know until I do mine in the next few weeks....

If the sensor is always on also seat bet light should be on as well right?

Its been a PITA with this airbag light. I can't get rid of it.
Seat belts (female ends) were transferred over from the stock seats to my Sparcos.
The seat belt light is a different light than the airbag light on the dash. I beleive... But everything is connected...

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edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 23	Hmmm. This worked great on the drivers side, however when i did the passenger side too, now the light won't go off. Have tried many times, also rechecked all the connections. Do you have to do the weight sensor as well to get the light to go out? __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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Bong1012 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 4 Drives: G37S M6 Rep Power: 13	Hey guys, I own a 08 G37S Coupe... I've recently installed Sparcos on driver and passenger sides. I used 4.7ohm resistors for the airbag connectors and removed the occupancy weight sensor from the stock passenger seat and connected it back to the passenger side Sparco seat. I did the reset procedure and the airbag light does blink a lot slower than before but it still won't go away... What should i do?? Last edited by Bong1012; 07-16-2012 at 07:12 PM.

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	it's because you don't have the weight sensor on the passenger side I believe...maybe set it so its always on....? I will be on the same boat soon.

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	hmmm i wouldn't know until I do mine in the next few weeks.... If the sensor is always on also seat bet light should be on as well right?

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