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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z 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

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Old 07-16-2015, 02:14 PM   #121 (permalink)
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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
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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.
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That's it!
I decided to just wait and pay the extra $24.00 for next day shipping for my $2.00 part
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forget radioshack. Just get your resistors from DigiKey Electronics - Electronic Components Distributor
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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.
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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
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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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P.S. if anybody needs the correct resistor i can send you one.

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

The two I ordered came today, If they don't work I'll take you up on your very generous offer.Thanks
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All done, easy peasy! I have a few extra resistors also if anyone needs.
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All done, easy peasy! I have a few extra resistors also if anyone needs.
Great of y'all to offer.

You might want to post your generous offers here:
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Usually do, I'll head over there in a bit.
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Anybody ever find a work around to not use the passenger weight sensor and tearing up an oem seat?
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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?
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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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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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