Looking at seats...

[CTScott]

Did you consider mounting your new seats to the base?

By the way, the carpet was completely saturated and the spare tire well was full to the top with water, hence the wicked rust.

[MGargano]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Did you consider mounting your new seats to the base?

I honestly didn't think of it since the new seats came with Wedge brackets, which are much lower than the OEM base. I figured the two seats would be at different heights if I were to mount the passenger to the OEM bracket and keep the driver on the Wedge bracket. Plus, I'm not sure if the new seat bolts up to the OEM bracket.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by MGargano

I honestly didn't think of it since the new seats came with Wedge brackets, which are much lower than the OEM base. I figured the two seats would be at different heights if I were to mount the passenger to the OEM bracket and keep the driver on the Wedge bracket. Plus, I'm not sure if the new seat bolts up to the OEM bracket.

OK. Just a thought, while I was under there. I was thinking that if you mounted the passenger seat to the OEM base, that you would also mount the driver seat that way. I haven't pulled that one yet, but it looks like there's an equivalent height set of mounting points on that side.

Anyway, I removed the sensors. With them off of the base I am still seeing voltage on the sensor signal wires. The airbag off light was on. I clamped all four sensors with c clamps and now have the airbag on light.

[MGargano]

Originally Posted by CTScott

OK. Just a thought, while I was under there. I was thinking that if you mounted the passenger seat to the OEM base, that you would also mount the driver seat that way. I haven't pulled that one yet, but it looks like there's an equivalent height set of mounting points on that side.

Anyway, I removed the sensors. With them off of the base I am still seeing voltage on the sensor signal wires. The airbag off light was on. I clamped all four sensors with c clamps and now have the airbag on light.

I forgot to mention that the new seats are attached to the base with torx bolts from the top (the same way the base is attached to the floor of the car), while the OEM seats attach to the brackets/sensors from the sides, so I think using the OEM brackets with these seats isn't an option for me.

Do you think there's something wrong with my sensors/system since I'm not seeing voltage on the signal wires? There is, of course, the possibility that I'm doing something wrong in testing for voltage, by the way

Any chance you could post a pic of your clamp set up so I can duplicate? Also, did you have to reset the SRS codes in order for the airbag light to turn to 'on'? Or did it just change as soon as you clamped the sensors?

[CTScott]

I am measuring between the center wire (which is the signal output) and a chassis ground. I am using a needle probe, which is a very thin, sharp probe. With the waterproof connector, I am sticking it into the rubber seal around the wire.



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[MGargano]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I am measuring between the center wire (which is the signal output) and a chassis ground. I am using a needle probe, which is a very thin, sharp probe. With the waterproof connector, I am sticking it into the rubber seal around the wire.

Ok, I'll definitely give this another try tomorrow. I don't have work so I should have plenty of time to mess around.

Out of curiosity, based on what you see so far, does it look possible to turn the airbag (and seat belt light/chime) on and off with a toggle switch? Or will we have to rig something using the OEM sensors?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by MGargano

Ok, I'll definitely give this another try tomorrow. I don't have work so I should have plenty of time to mess around.

Out of curiosity, based on what you see so far, does it look possible to turn the airbag (and seat belt light/chime) on and off with a toggle switch? Or will we have to rig something using the OEM sensors?

I'm not sure yet. Tomorrow morning I'll take a look at the signal output with an oscilloscope.