Air bag light defeat - LotusTalk

BRTHTAKR · 05-10-2009, 07:52 PM

I've searched for "air bag light" and have not come up too well.
We've removed the airbags and stock belts, so understandably there is now an Air Bag light. I could just cover with electrical tape and forget, but I'm told this must be OK to get an inspection done.
Anyone have a patch for this?

SweetDaddyD · 05-10-2009, 08:23 PM

you can do what my friends brother says they do at his GM dealer on the used cars when they can't get the check engine light to go off or can't get it to go off cheaply- and pull the bulb out.

Not that I'd ever buy a GM again but I certainly know I wouldn't buy one from his dealer!

Chococar · 05-10-2009, 10:10 PM

Here's how I did it:

Anyone replace stock seat belts?

Good luck,

Joe

BRTHTAKR · 05-11-2009, 03:35 AM

Is this placed where the wires attached to the seat belt pretensioners?
I have removed airbags as well. Are resisters needed at each bag and belt site?

Simba · 05-11-2009, 02:50 PM

If you want a quick and dirty solution, just snip the wire on the cluster harness. It's documented in the wiring diagrams, as memory serves it's one of the purple ones.

Chococar · 05-11-2009, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRTHTAKR

Is this placed where the wires attached to the seat belt pretensioners?
I have removed airbags as well. Are resisters needed at each bag and belt site?

For your first question: yes, in the same logical position as the pretensioner. As for your second question: I didn't remove the airbags, so I can't help you with that.

Good luck,

Joe

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BRTHTAKR AKA XHILR8N! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,151 Images: 6	Is this placed where the wires attached to the seat belt pretensioners? I have removed airbags as well. Are resisters needed at each bag and belt site? __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

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05-10-2009, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	you can do what my friends brother says they do at his GM dealer on the used cars when they can't get the check engine light to go off or can't get it to go off cheaply- and pull the bulb out. Not that I'd ever buy a GM again but I certainly know I wouldn't buy one from his dealer!

05-10-2009, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chococar #334 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,547	Here's how I did it: Anyone replace stock seat belts? Good luck, Joe

05-11-2009, 02:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 497	If you want a quick and dirty solution, just snip the wire on the cluster harness. It's documented in the wiring diagrams, as memory serves it's one of the purple ones.

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