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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam Thought about the weight sensor. What about removing it, rolling it around a steel tube or something like that, and using zip ties to hold it

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Old 08-09-2016, 09:31 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Thought about the weight sensor. What about removing it, rolling it around a steel tube or something like that, and using zip ties to hold it around the tube and to apply the 80lbs of pressure needed, then let it hang out behind the seat? Would that work in theory?
hmmmmmm Sounds like it would be worth a try - it's non-destructive, cheap, and easy. IIRC, the sensor looks for X number of "bubble" switches to be made before issuing an OK, so it may take many zip ties.
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hmmmmmm Sounds like it would be worth a try - it's non-destructive, cheap, and easy. IIRC, the sensor looks for X number of "bubble" switches to be made before issuing an OK, so it may take many zip ties.
I have MANY zip ties. I'll give this a shot when I install my seats
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