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2010_camaro · 07-14-2015, 04:56 AM

I have a 2014 camaro ss. I ordered new racing seats and well they don't have air bags in them. How do I keep the air bag light off when I remove my factory seats?
If I need to order something where can I get it?
If I can jump wires with a resistor what size/type of resistor and what wires? Pictures would be great

POWERFREAK · 07-14-2015, 06:01 AM

I dont think the car will even start when those wire harnesses are unplugged, so you'll need to jump them somehow.

phillip123hastings · 07-14-2015, 06:07 AM

Try ignoring the lights

Just kidding.

Some guys used this on another forum, they were pretty satisfied.

2010_camaro · 07-14-2015, 10:19 AM

I don't see anything on that site.

mickss · 07-14-2015, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

I have a 2014 camaro ss. I ordered new racing seats and well they don't have air bags in them. How do I keep the air bag light off when I remove my factory seats?
If I need to order something where can I get it?
If I can jump wires with a resistor what size/type of resistor and what wires? Pictures would be great

This link should help you.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277732

maddoggyusa · 07-14-2015, 10:57 AM

the side seat airbag firing circuits are 2 wires. to turn off the light you need to bridge these wires with a 2 ohm resistor. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

gajagfan · 07-14-2015, 11:12 AM

So are the only air bag system compatible racing seats the stock Recaros?

SixSpeeder · 07-14-2015, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by POWERFREAK

I dont think the car will even start when those wire harnesses are unplugged, so you'll need to jump them somehow.

That's not true, at least on my 2015 Camaro SS. There will just be a light on the dash and warning message.

760bowtie · 07-14-2015, 06:16 PM

Just a heads up on switching up the seats. I read on another thread that the passenger side airbag is activated when the sensor inside the seat bottom is activated, usually when someone sits on it (I know that's how it is on my Silverado, not 100% sure on the camaro). If you jump the airbag sensor on the passenger side, that airbag is always going to be off so if you have a passenger and you get in an accident, the airbag on the passenger side will never deploy. Just another thing to think about. If your just replacing the driver's seat then no issues there.

2010_camaro · 07-15-2015, 02:42 AM

I don't care about the passenger air bag. I just want the light and messages off.

POWERFREAK · 07-15-2015, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SixSpeeder

That's not true, at least on my 2015 Camaro SS. There will just be a light on the dash and warning message.

Weird, it must jave changed from the "older" ones.

760bowtie · 07-15-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010_camaro

I don't care about the passenger air bag. I just want the light and messages off.

In that case, you're good to go with the driver's side. What seats did you buy? Make sure to post some pics when you have them installed.

2010_camaro · 07-17-2015, 11:56 AM

I can't install them untill i figure out this air bag light.

bannonm · 07-17-2015, 04:54 PM

The problem you'll have if you don't remove the fault, is none of the air bags will go off. So if you drive on the street, not a good idea. I was unlucky enough to pop my side curtains a few years ago. It is surprising how little information there is on this topic. I don't know if people just don't know, or not willing to share because of liability. Google for air bag simulators. Somebody made a device to fool the SIR/SDM in thinking the air bags were still in place. I've yet to hear whether that worked on the 5thG Camaro though.

07-14-2015, 04:56 AM	#1
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	Need air bag help ASAP. I have a 2014 camaro ss. I ordered new racing seats and well they don't have air bags in them. How do I keep the air bag light off when I remove my factory seats? If I need to order something where can I get it? If I can jump wires with a resistor what size/type of resistor and what wires? Pictures would be great __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-14-2015, 06:01 AM	#2
POWERFREAK I.AM. Drives: 2011 2SS/RS/A6 cammed-n-whippled Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,638	I dont think the car will even start when those wire harnesses are unplugged, so you'll need to jump them somehow. __________________ NY5thgen.com

07-14-2015, 10:19 AM	#4
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I don't see anything on that site. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-14-2015, 06:16 PM	#9
760bowtie Drives: 2014 1SS/RS, 2018 Silverado CC Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 1,487	Just a heads up on switching up the seats. I read on another thread that the passenger side airbag is activated when the sensor inside the seat bottom is activated, usually when someone sits on it (I know that's how it is on my Silverado, not 100% sure on the camaro). If you jump the airbag sensor on the passenger side, that airbag is always going to be off so if you have a passenger and you get in an accident, the airbag on the passenger side will never deploy. Just another thing to think about. If your just replacing the driver's seat then no issues there. __________________ AGP 57/57 turbos and Dual Pump System, NA Cam, McLeod RXT clutch, MGW shifter, ZL1 Rear End, BMR Trailing Arms/Toe Rods, Pegasus Solid Cradle Bushings 10.7 @140mph M6

07-15-2015, 02:42 AM	#10
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I don't care about the passenger air bag. I just want the light and messages off. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-14-2015, 06:07 AM	#3
phillip123hastings Drives: A real beast Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 186	Try ignoring the lights Just kidding. Some guys used this on another forum, they were pretty satisfied.

07-14-2015, 10:57 AM	#6
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	the side seat airbag firing circuits are 2 wires. to turn off the light you need to bridge these wires with a 2 ohm resistor. DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.

07-14-2015, 11:12 AM	#7
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	So are the only air bag system compatible racing seats the stock Recaros?

07-17-2015, 11:56 AM	#13
2010_camaro Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Florence, KY Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I can't install them untill i figure out this air bag light. __________________ MODS 6.0 forged iron block, TH400, B&M shifter, DSS axles & driveshaft, Viking / BMR suspension, Full custom fuel system with cell, Twin 76mm teriyaki tornados on 24lbs. https://www.instagram.com/whoopa_ss/

07-17-2015, 04:54 PM	#14
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	The problem you'll have if you don't remove the fault, is none of the air bags will go off. So if you drive on the street, not a good idea. I was unlucky enough to pop my side curtains a few years ago. It is surprising how little information there is on this topic. I don't know if people just don't know, or not willing to share because of liability. Google for air bag simulators. Somebody made a device to fool the SIR/SDM in thinking the air bags were still in place. I've yet to hear whether that worked on the 5thG Camaro though. __________________