Airbag light trick for racing seats.

[truenosan]

If that airbag light is the same as Imprezas, you can buy a test plug from Subaru, which clicks in properly, and will cancel out the light.

I've had my resistor pop out many times on my WRX, and the airbag didn't deploy. From what I know, if there is a break in the airbag circuit, the airbags wont work.

[Ricepuddin]

Originally Posted by truenosan

If that airbag light is the same as Imprezas, you can buy a test plug from Subaru, which clicks in properly, and will cancel out the light.

I've had my resistor pop out many times on my WRX, and the airbag didn't deploy. From what I know, if there is a break in the airbag circuit, the airbags wont work.

How did you secure the resistor? Also do have a link for the plug?

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[truenosan]

hope this helps

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by truenosan

hope this helps

Do these work for our FRS/BRZ? I believe this is the OEM Subaru resistors right?

[truenosan]

Originally Posted by Hanakuso

Do these work for our FRS/BRZ? I believe this is the OEM Subaru resistors right?

I'm not sure if they work for the FRS/BRZ. They are OEM Subaru resistors, so it's possible that they may work. However, I haven't tested them, nor am I responsible for the outcome.

[Cade01]

I know this is an old post, but how do you unplug the yellow airbag plug under the seat? I need to remove the passenger seat and can't get it. I pushed on the whit button part and it slid forward but is there a secondary lock mechanism? Help.

[Ricepuddin]

Originally Posted by Cade01

I know this is an old post, but how do you unplug the yellow airbag plug under the seat? I need to remove the passenger seat and can't get it. I pushed on the whit button part and it slid forward but is there a secondary lock mechanism? Help.

It was awhile ago but I all i remember doing was pushing down and pulling out. I'll try to check my passenger seat tomorrow, and if I cant' get to it I can check the seat that is out this weekend.

[Cade01]

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

It was awhile ago but I all i remember doing was pushing down and pulling out. I'll try to check my passenger seat tomorrow, and if I cant' get to it I can check the seat that is out this weekend.

I got it figured out, i just wasn't pushing the button in quite far enough to release completely, poked it with a small screwdriver and it came right out. Thanks though.

[BRZ NA]

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

Warnings:

1)Always disconnect the battery when dealing with Airbags.
2) I am not responsible if you damage your car or yourself during this install

I am assuming if your doing this DIY you have already figured out how to remove the seats and disconnected the the battery and the wires connected to the seat.


First thing you need is a Resister with a resistance of 3.3 Ohms.
Amazon.com: 3.3 Ohm 1W Flameproof Resistor 10 Pcs.: Electronics



Locate the yellow harness .


You will notice that there are only 2 wires connected to the harness but are 4 holes (sorry the picture doesn't really show it, i'll try to get a better one before Install the seat tomorrow morning), you want to plug the resistor into the bottom two holes.

No it does not matter which side of the resistor you plug into which hole.

See no light





Please let me know if I am unclear on anything as I may have had a few beers before writing this :happy0180:, though this is pretty self explanatory and hard to screw up.


Also I am just going to use electrical tape to secure it for now, later I will find the other end of the connector and solder the resistor to that, and insulate it with shrink wrap.

so did you find the connector yet? and do you have to disconnect the battery before you plug in the 3.3 ohms resistor?

[Ricepuddin]

Originally Posted by BRZ NA

so did you find the connector yet? and do you have to disconnect the battery before you plug in the 3.3 ohms resistor?

Just the JDM TRD one that's priced ridiculously. I did, and I would suggest it.

[BRZ NA]

Cool thx

[TouchMyHonda]

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Spla...aru-Mitsubishi

Should this work?

[jadewbj]

Just keep in mind that will work for the drivers seat but not 100% for the passenger. We ran into this when we put my seats in.

The passenger seat has the seat senor in it and the car wants it to be plugged in. When we did the resistor in the passenger airbag the car took a few seconds and threw the airbag light and the passenger airbag was set to off. You can not put a resistor in the seat sensor, does not work.



The only way we were able to fix it was to remove the little seat sensor out from under the seat cover. We thought about putting it inside the Evo seat but taking the cover off the evo seat is a lot harder. So we just took it, folded it up and tucked it under the carpet. Now the car throws no lights and the passenger airbag is always on.

I have to keep the seatbelt plugged in to stop the nanny warning so I ordered the techstream software because they said you can shut that off with it.

If I ever get the seats recovered I will have the sensor put in it.

My blog explains it all:
http://www.jadecrew.com/custom-recar...seats-in-fr-s/

[Ricepuddin]

Originally Posted by TouchMyHonda

http://www.rallysportdirect.com/Spla...aru-Mitsubishi

Should this work?

no idea, in theory it should as the ohms are correct but I don't want to miss lead you

Originally Posted by jadewbj

Just keep in mind that will work for the drivers seat but not 100% for the passenger. We ran into this when we put my seats in.

The passenger seat has the seat senor in it and the car wants it to be plugged in. When we did the resistor in the passenger airbag the car took a few seconds and threw the airbag light and the passenger airbag was set to off. You can not put a resistor in the seat sensor, does not work.



The only way we were able to fix it was to remove the little seat sensor out from under the seat cover. We thought about putting it inside the Evo seat but taking the cover off the evo seat is a lot harder. So we just took it, folded it up and tucked it under the carpet. Now the car throws no lights and the passenger airbag is always on.

I have to keep the seatbelt plugged in to stop the nanny warning so I ordered the techstream software because they said you can shut that off with it.

If I ever get the seats recovered I will have the sensor put in it.

My blog explains it all:
http://www.jadecrew.com/custom-recar...seats-in-fr-s/

Thank you.
@dpgdave here you go good sir

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