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tommyguns 07-16-2015 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3258654)
I didn't see any 4.7 ohm resistors on RS's web site but they do have 10-ohm 1W 5% Metal-Oxide Film Resistor (2-Pack) | RadioShack.com - two of those in parallel will give you 5 ohms which may (or may not) be close enough.

Thanks I'll give that a try. If that doesn't work, is this the one I should be using.http://www.parts-express.com/47-ohm-...0-pcs--002-4.7

SouthArk370Z 07-16-2015 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns (Post 3258744)
Thanks I'll give that a try. If that doesn't work, is this the one I should be using.4.7 Ohm 1/2W Flameproof Resistor 10 Pcs.

That's it!

tommyguns 07-16-2015 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3259000)
That's it!

I decided to just wait and pay the extra $24.00:roflpuke2: for next day shipping for my $2.00 part:shakes head:

gomer_110 07-16-2015 07:52 PM

forget radioshack. Just get your resistors from DigiKey Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor

SouthArk370Z 07-16-2015 10:02 PM

If you have problems finding a resistor, you might want to consider some Redneck Engineering. Find a 1/2 W (or larger) potentiometer, adjust to 4.7 ohms (with a good ohmmeter or by trial and error), then lock in the setting with some fingernail polish or similar. Not the best solution but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

Edit: You might have better luck finding a relatively high wattage resistor in a "chassis mount" package. 4.7 ohms is the important part; can't have too many watts. Grab a 100W resistor if you can get it cheap. ;)

zmanelite 07-16-2015 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3259170)
Find a 1/2 W (or larger) potentiometer, adjust to 4.7 ohms (with a good ohmmeter or by trial and error), then lock in the setting with some fingernail polish or similar. Not the best solution but sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

I was thinking about trying this on the passenger seat with the weight sensor

osbornsm 07-17-2015 09:42 AM

P.S. if anybody needs the correct resistor i can send you one.

I have extras sitting in my garage from my Bride install.

:tup:

tommyguns 07-17-2015 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm (Post 3259560)
P.S. if anybody needs the correct resistor i can send you one.

I have extras sitting in my garage from my Bride install.

:tup:

The two I ordered came today, If they don't work I'll take you up on your very generous offer.:tiphat:Thanks

tommyguns 07-17-2015 03:02 PM

All done, easy peasy! I have a few extra resistors also if anyone needs.

SouthArk370Z 07-17-2015 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm (Post 3259560)
P.S. if anybody needs the correct resistor i can send you one.
I have extras sitting in my garage from my Bride install.

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Originally Posted by tommyguns (Post 3259924)
All done, easy peasy! I have a few extra resistors also if anyone needs.

Great of y'all to offer.
:tiphat: :driving:
You might want to post your generous offers here:
http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...es-thread.html

tommyguns 07-18-2015 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z (Post 3260266)
Great of y'all to offer.
:tiphat: :driving:
You might want to post your generous offers here:
http://www.the370z.com/parts-sale-pr...es-thread.html

Usually do, I'll head over there in a bit.

FireDan50 07-19-2015 07:51 AM

Anybody ever find a work around to not use the passenger weight sensor and tearing up an oem seat?

m3chhawk 07-19-2015 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50 (Post 3261051)
Anybody ever find a work around to not use the passenger weight sensor and tearing up an oem seat?

Would love an answer to this as well. The potentiometer idea should work. Tap the plug and turn the dial until the light goes out?

VDC_OFF 07-25-2015 09:30 PM

been driving a while with my airbag light on. I have an aftermarket driverseat and i did this mod with the correct resistor. Ive turned the airbag light off but in a month or two it pops back on. Tired of resetting it

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nedz 09-18-2015 02:15 AM

How hard is it to just cut the wire going to the light on the dashboard? Or is it possible to just zip tie the weight sensor upside down under the seat? Like to the seat bracket?


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