sc00by_d00

iTrader: (4)

Hi all,

I have a 2002 WRX with the STi interior (transplanted) and the airbag light stays on. I assume this is something to do with perhaps seatbelt pretensioners etc.

How do I get rid of the airbag light on the dash?

Thanks

Rescue Dude

iTrader: (11)

Not a Scoob but the works van had the airbag light on and that was a sensor on the pretensioner.
Only way I know of getting it to go off would be to get the part replaced and get a main stealer to reset it.

Stuart Page

iTrader: (4)

Did your WRX have side airbags?
If so, did you replace the seats with the battery connected?
If so, that's the cause of the problem.
If not, just get a dealer to run the diagnostics and they'll tell you...

BTW Seatbelt pretensioners are part of the retractor inside the B pillar. Changing front seats would have not affect this part.

sc00by_d00

iTrader: (4)

I couldnt tell you if it had side air bags as std as the car had the interior already replaced before I bought it and dont know whether the swap was done with the battery disconnected.

Sounds like im going to have to visit a stealer... grrrr....

I read on other forums that it should be a case of putting a 3.3 ohm resistor into the connector but im sure theres a wealth of knowledge here before going anywhere else.

sc00by_d00

iTrader: (4)

Resolution to this problem is as follows:

2 x 3.3ohm 0.6w resistor from Maplin's for 21p each (one for each seat.)

Place one in each clip underneath the seat.....voila...airbag light now off...!!