Technical Punto mk2b airbag resistor

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Technical Punto mk2b airbag resistor

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Hi guys! I recently removed my standard steering wheel with airbag and installed MOMO wheel with hub. Since airbag is removed, red notification is lighting in the dash now. My question is can I install some resistor at airbag connector to trick ecu that my airbag is still present? Did anyone tried something like that? Cheers!
 
^that`s what I did after installation but I guess that since airbag light is on, the passenger airbag is not working also. Am I right?

Correct any problem with the airbag system then the airbag ecu will be disabled for safety and will need resetting before the light will go off (after 'fixing' it)
 
I know that but first I must solve the problem and trick ecu with some resistor which will act as a regular airbag. People are doing that on other car forums with different resistor values (depending of car model) but no one did it in fiat punto :)
 
When you measure the resistance of airbag, it shows 0 ohm, probably because of coil inside. The solution is to put 3.3ohm 1/2W resistor and it will act as airbag. After that, airbag fault code must be cleared and it will be ok...
 
I have a mk2 punto when i took out the passenger chair the airbag light came on i went to maplins and asked for a resistor wire for my punto i showed him 1 on ebay he said yes he you go now it works well
 
i feel sorry for people who remove airbags

They are there for a reason
SAFETY

By bypassing - you are risking either yours or your fellow passengers (Mum dad best friend - dog - sister - Mother in law who ever)

Also
Are you notifying your insurance company of the airbag removal/Bypass?

Because your disabling a safety feature, they will want to know - cause your more of a risk from serious injury


Also
NEVER EVER!
NEVE EVER EVER!!
Stick a multi-meter ACROSS THE AIRBAG TERMIANLS

you are asking for trouble..... airbags only need a tiny static / current / voltage to detonate them
SO ALWAYS be careful with them

Ziggy
 
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