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YOUR RESEARCHAirbag light deactivated for good.
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Loren, I have a 2002 996 C2 and I just did this two weeks ago: not only did I change the airbag module coding to "ignore" the seat belt buckles, but I changed the coding to also ignore the two rear seatbelt retractors.
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Is the airbag still fuctional with the light on ( or disconnected)?
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Loren, I have a 2002 996 C2 and I just did this two weeks ago: not only did I change the airbag module coding to "ignore" the seat belt buckles, but I changed the coding to also ignore the two rear seatbelt retractors.
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Loren, I have a 2002 996 C2 and I just did this two weeks ago: not only did I change the airbag module coding to "ignore" the seat belt buckles, but I changed the coding to also ignore the two rear seatbelt retractors.
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Loren, I have a 2002 996 C2 and I just did this two weeks ago: not only did I change the airbag module coding to "ignore" the seat belt buckles, but I changed the coding to also ignore the two rear seatbelt retractors.
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Got tired of looking at the illuminated airbag light all the time so I removed the instrument cluster and took out the bulb behind the airbag warning indicator. I noticed there were other bulb sockets with no bulb in them like PSM (my car doesn't have it), convertible top (ditto), and gas cap. I don't know why there wasn't a bulb there except a long time ago there was a gas cap recall, so I moved the air bag light bulb to that position and now all is right with the world (my world anyway). It took 30 minutes taking my time.
Here is a link to instrument cluster removal:
http://www.euroaddiction.net/forum/g...d-removal.html
I thought I lucked out when my light went off, but then it came back on again a few days later...I had been looking for a DIY to pull the cluster, great info, thanks Trapper.
So if the CEL comes on, let me guess. You go in and take that bulb out also? Note to self. When buying next Porsche 911 Get next PPI guy to check that all bulbs and clutch assistance spring are still where they are supposed to be especially if the cars PO likes to be a cheapskate and not have the necessary work done correctly on his vehicle. And you wonder why I have issues. Now is there a kinder or more civil way of posting this message I don't think so or if there is I don't know about it. ?
Hurdi, I know it's hard but don't be a dick. The seat belt light issue is well known and can be a pain the the butt and expensive to fix. And even after spending many hundreds of dollars on new buckles, there is no guarantee the light won't come back on. And just so all of you know, even with the light on, the airbag functions normally so I'm not putting anyone in jeopardy. Jeesh. Unbelievable.
Actually, there is a cheap, guaranteed way to address that problem: pay your mechanic with a PIWIS to recode your airbag module to ignore the buckles altogether. Done! Should cost you maybe $50 for their time.
(not picking a fight) but how would you know with certainty that the airbag(s) still work? The only time you REALLY know the airbag(s) work is when they deploy.
Not to be an ****, but why would I post that information if it can't be done? Loren, I have a 2002 996 C2 and I just did this two weeks ago: not only did I change the airbag module coding to "ignore" the seat belt buckles, but I changed the coding to also ignore the two rear seatbelt retractors. Why do you feel it cannot be done? I am in San Diego and race the car with the PCA/POC so you're welcome to check out my car in case it's an anomaly!
I don't have a PIWIS so I paid $50 for a shop to do it for me after researching the Workshop Manual where I realized it could be done. But according to Loren above, it can't be done.
I don't care what Loren says, I am anxious to have it done and if you have had it successfully done, give me the name and contact information where yours was done and I will see if I can get them to do mine. I am serious, the light is driving me crazy and I want to get rid of it.
Your assistance is much
appreciated
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