Pass side airbag cut off question
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Pass side airbag cut off question
I recently broke my cherry and bought a torch red 98 coupe. I had to make some concessions and installed a passenger side airbag cut off so I can take my daughters with me (actually kind of fun to see their faces as the g-force gets them). I installed the switch (purchased at fichtner's) no problem. My problem is this:
I also purchased and installed the console mounted bypass light (a 2000 and on feature) but I the indicator light will not light. I have power up to the the light but no light - is there a resisitor needed for the led or could this be a burned out bulb?
I also purchased and installed the console mounted bypass light (a 2000 and on feature) but I the indicator light will not light. I have power up to the the light but no light - is there a resisitor needed for the led or could this be a burned out bulb?
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Re: Pass side airbag cut off question (JonnyB)
If you hit the LED w/ 12 volts, you've burnt out the LED, as it's only 2 volts. This is exactly what I did :banghead: And, it's damn near impossible to get this LED unless you buy the entire bezel again. So, I removed the burnt out LED, went to Radio Shack and bought a 12 volt LED assembly (cost: $1.98), hooked it up w/ the AB cut off switch wiring and it worked perfectly. :yesnod: Good luck. Bob
P.S. Yes, one must install a resister in the "hot" wire to use the LED provided w/ the bezel if they don't want to burn out the LED.
P.S. Yes, one must install a resister in the "hot" wire to use the LED provided w/ the bezel if they don't want to burn out the LED.
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Re: Pass side airbag cut off question (BiggieBoy)
Thanks for the info. I asked the parts guy at the dealership and he didn't know the voltage, we both assumed it was 12v.
When you bought the 12v led lamp, did you drill out the original or what? If you have a photo I would be really interested to see it.
much obliged.
When you bought the 12v led lamp, did you drill out the original or what? If you have a photo I would be really interested to see it.
much obliged.
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Re: Pass side airbag cut off question (JonnyB)
No photo--sorry. No drilling out the LED needed. Just cut the wires coming out of the LED, then push the LED assembly UP from the bottom and the whole thing will pop out. I think I had to open up the hole another 1/16" to accommidate the LED assembly I bought from Radio Shack. Any addt'l help needed, just ask. Good luck. :) Bob
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