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

tommyguns · 07-16-2015, 02:14 PM

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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 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, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyguns

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, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

That's it!

I decided to just wait and pay the extra $24.00

for next day shipping for my $2.00 part

gomer_110 · 07-16-2015, 08:52 PM

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

SouthArk370Z · 07-16-2015, 11:02 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, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

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, 10:42 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.

tommyguns · 07-17-2015, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

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

tommyguns · 07-17-2015, 04:02 PM

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

SouthArk370Z · 07-18-2015, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

P.S. if anybody needs the correct resistor i can send you one.
I have extras sitting in my garage from my Bride install.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyguns

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:
Freebies Thread

tommyguns · 07-18-2015, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Great of y'all to offer.

You might want to post your generous offers here:
Freebies Thread

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

FireDan50 · 07-19-2015, 08:51 AM

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

m3chhawk · 07-19-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FireDan50

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, 10:30 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, 03:15 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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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	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. tommyguns and m3chhawk like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 07-16-2015 at 11:08 PM.

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osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	P.S. if anybody needs the correct resistor i can send you one. I have extras sitting in my garage from my Bride install. SouthArk370Z and ColemanLee09 like this.

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VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 44 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	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 Sent from my LG-D631 using Tapatalk __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

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nedz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: in my z Age: 32 Posts: 2 Drives: 09 370z red sport M6 Rep Power: 13	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? __________________ 2009 Red 370z Sport Package M/T, Let the modding begin!

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