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

12nismo · 07-18-2012, 03:51 PM

Does anyone know if you can buy the finnished set-up (plug and play) instead of the DIY (stripping, soldering, etc.)?

12nismo · 07-18-2012, 04:00 PM

I guess what I'm wondering is if anyone sells this? \/

martin82 · 07-18-2012, 04:08 PM

you can just solder longer leads and plug it straight to the plug or even slide the resister into the harness and just tape it up...

martin82 · 07-18-2012, 04:57 PM

has anyone measured resistance on the passenger weight sensor? I will be installing both racing seats so I will need to figure something out here. I prob would just like to wire it so the air bag thinks there's always a passenger and not transfer the weight sensor (needs removal of seat) per the service manual.

martin82 · 07-18-2012, 06:37 PM

I will be in the same boat in 2 weeks or so, I will see if I can find impendance when someone is on the seat and without it.... see if 1) can make a toggle switch without the sensor or 2) leave it on all the time...

martin82 · 07-18-2012, 10:45 PM

I know the DIY says 1/4 watt does it matter if I use a 5 watt?
I know the difference is how many watts it can take before burning up so technically it should matter right?

sixpax · 07-18-2012, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

I know the DIY says 1/4 watt does it matter if I use a 5 watt?
I know the difference is how many watts it can take before burning up so technically it should matter right?

Technically I think that's right ... I think the 4.7 Ohms fools the system, and like you say the watts only comes into play if the system says to deploy an airbag ...

martin82 · 07-19-2012, 12:33 AM

I will have to see but I don't even think it makes a difference if the airbag blows, other bags will still deploy no issues as long as the 4.7 ohms is there...... But I have no idea how it works. From what I remember in highschool the more watts is just that how many watts until it burns up...... Maybe someone else has more insight on this?

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martin82 · 07-19-2012, 01:29 AM

Picked up a 2 watt 4.7 ohm resistor frys didn't have a 1/4 watt. Also picked up crimp connectors I can stick straight into the harness or also bought a made cable I can solder the resistor too and modify the plug. Maybe this weekend I will measure ohms on the passenger seat weight sensor and see what I gotta do.... I will update again once I do

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sixpax · 07-19-2012, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by martin82

Picked up a 2 watt 4.7 ohm resistor frys didn't have a 1/4 watt. Also picked up crimp connectors I can stick straight into the harness or also bought a made cable I can solder the resistor too and modify the plug. Maybe this weekend I will measure ohms on the passenger seat weight sensor and see what I gotta do.... I will update again once I do

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That would be cool ... I would love to fix mine so it thinks someone is sitting in the passenger seat ...

martin82 · 08-10-2012, 01:24 PM

I have spoke with a few people, didn't get a chance to do this myself, it looks like it is not just a matter of the right resistor for passenger side, we think it is actually sending information to one of the air bag modules............ I will give it a go in the next few weeks, for now my air bag light just blinks.......

dansracing · 09-18-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by martin82

I will give it a go in the next few weeks, for now my air bag light just blinks.......

I hope you guys figure it out because I would like to put racing seats in my car but I don't want any flashing lights going on, and I really want to keep the passenger side airbag armed.

Until then, i will hold off. Great info in this thread.

Bandit_Kaine · 10-13-2012, 08:55 AM

Is there any update on this? I want to change out both seats without taking the weight sensor out.. But if the passenger airbag doesn't work I can't risk putting my girlfriend in the car just in case of an accident.

dansracing · 10-14-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bandit_Kaine

Is there any update on this? I want to change out both seats without taking the weight sensor out.. But if the passenger airbag doesn't work I can't risk putting my girlfriend in the car just in case of an accident.

From what I understand, removing the weight sensor out of the OEM seat and installing it in the new seat is pretty simple and straight forward. I have a few friends who have done it.
To me the bigger concern is getting the lights off. Either way, my seats are on the way. As soon as I get them in, I will report. Should be within two weeks.

Calvin · 10-15-2012, 04:44 AM

Anyone know if it's possible to buy all the harnesses separately and the weight sensor ?? Can't find my stock seats -___- been lagging on doing this bypass now that I moved back in Idk where my stuff are in the basement total mess down there still

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07-18-2012, 04:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	you can just solder longer leads and plug it straight to the plug or even slide the resister into the harness and just tape it up...

07-18-2012, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	has anyone measured resistance on the passenger weight sensor? I will be installing both racing seats so I will need to figure something out here. I prob would just like to wire it so the air bag thinks there's always a passenger and not transfer the weight sensor (needs removal of seat) per the service manual.

07-18-2012, 06:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I will be in the same boat in 2 weeks or so, I will see if I can find impendance when someone is on the seat and without it.... see if 1) can make a toggle switch without the sensor or 2) leave it on all the time...

07-18-2012, 10:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I know the DIY says 1/4 watt does it matter if I use a 5 watt? I know the difference is how many watts it can take before burning up so technically it should matter right?

07-19-2012, 12:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I will have to see but I don't even think it makes a difference if the airbag blows, other bags will still deploy no issues as long as the 4.7 ohms is there...... But I have no idea how it works. From what I remember in highschool the more watts is just that how many watts until it burns up...... Maybe someone else has more insight on this? --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=34.184335,-118.349331

08-10-2012, 01:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	I have spoke with a few people, didn't get a chance to do this myself, it looks like it is not just a matter of the right resistor for passenger side, we think it is actually sending information to one of the air bag modules............ I will give it a go in the next few weeks, for now my air bag light just blinks.......