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Hey people, I got sick of the standard Airbag Steering wheel in my S2 R33 and swapped it out with my Momo steering wheel I've kept from the previous two cars. Only problem is I don't know how to get rid of the Airbag light that keeps flshing in the dash, is there a fuse I can remove for it?

Or do I have to get serisous and remove the bulb from the guage cluster (bigger job than expected) if that's the only option I might aswell get different coloured bulbs and put them in at same time. Can anyone point out the Airbag fuse?

Well I got the shits with looking at a flashing ABS light and put the original peice of cr@p steering wheel back on until I can figure out how to get rid of it, guess what "the bloody light is still flashing" with the Airbag S/wheel on.

I had some more googling and on this site, one person said to hit the drivers door light switch 7 times after switching on (this did not work for me) then I found this.

have heard of this happening to a few cars.... its called a soft code.....

usually if its flashing....

Flashing ABS light reset

Key on door open

Key off

Key on

Hit the door pin switch 10 times

Will only work if light is flashing – if solid Consult unit is required

I tried this a few times and hey presto it worked.... but noticed for it to work I needed to slow down the rate I was pressing the door switch at, so the first response I found on this site may have worked aswell if I was pressing the door switch a little slower.

Anyway I will install the S/wheel again probably next weekend and see if the soft code rest works after puttining a non airbag type S/Wheel on.

the light flashes because the SRS system has detected a fault

the code will be drivers air bag open circuit and will not reset until the fault is rectified

1. its illegal to pull out the globe

2. if your mechanic does his job properly when inspecting the car for rego he will not pass it unless the light comes on and then goes out after self-check is complete

3. its illegal to bypass the system

you can wire in a resistor but like everything else regarding modifying safety systems its illegal

there may be a loop hole though

if your model vehicle ever came out as a NON SRS model you can bypass the SRS

but you have to check with your state road laws

Edited by 2GU UP

easy... just pull you cluster out and pull the light bulb out (attached to wire) and put some 100mph tape over it... dont put it back in the hole... just have it hangin out the back of the wire harness put cluster back in and thats it... you wont see it because the tape will stop illumination and it wont even be in the whole :)

the light flashes because the SRS system has detected a fault

the code will be drivers air bag open circuit and will not reset until the fault is rectified

1. its illegal to pull out the globe

2. if your mechanic does his job properly when inspecting the car for rego he will not pass it unless the light comes on and then goes out after self-check is complete

3. its illegal to bypass the system

you can wire in a resistor but like everything else regarding modifying safety systems its illegal

there may be a loop hole though

if your model vehicle ever came out as a NON SRS model you can bypass the SRS

but you have to check with your state road laws

isnt it also illegal to replace a steering wheel that has an airbag from the factory with a non-airbag one??

2GU_UP no offense mate but it's quite obvious, just about any modification is damn near illegal in any state but if the "scum of the earth" (highway patrol) don't know how to pick it and the average mechanic overlooks it then your home free.... back to the days of 20years ago when you could pretty much do what you liked to an engine and still have no unlawful magnetic attraction.

I am swapping the s/wheel out for now and will keep it for a RWC when I want to sell my car down the track so don't worry it will be legal when it gets a RWC.

As for Airbags, I feel they are more of a scam for vehicle manufacturers to create extra profit from after sales parts. Do you ever see a rally-car or race/drag car with an Airbag.

Drive-safe in suburbia and be safe.....take it to the track for an edrenalin whack.

you have no idea mate

SRS is my specialty, its what i do for a job, so i do know a bit about it

its illegal to modify because its a safety system not because cops wanna kill your fun

ive seen airbags save lives more times than not during my day to day job

so before you talk about something you know nothing about, listen to the people who actually know more than yourself.

serious motorsport cars and drivers have other safety features which you NEED before you can go out and race

roll cages, parachutes, helmets, clothing etc etc

you have no idea mate

SRS is my specialty, its what i do for a job, so i do know a bit about it

its illegal to modify because its a safety system not because cops wanna kill your fun

ive seen airbags save lives more times than not during my day to day job

so before you talk about something you know nothing about, listen to the people who actually know more than yourself.

serious motorsport cars and drivers have other safety features which you NEED before you can go out and race

roll cages, parachutes, helmets, clothing etc etc

"Don't tell me I know boats....."

Is there something wrong here or do you sound like a fool, who do you think you are quoting "I have no idea" you don't know me at all, so get off this thread if you are going to be a friendless, doogooder NERD, living in fear becuase of road fatality statistics, quoting useless leglalities, DID I ASK FOR THE LEGALITIES OF CHANGING AN AIRBAG STEERINGWHEEL?

I am an Electronic Engineer, and if I felt the need to waste time bypassing the SRS safety system "your so-called specialty" I'd put a simple 555 timer system in circuit that would power on the bulb at ignition start and turn the light out with the rest of the ECU system check indicators.

Since I opted for the easy option, posting a thread incase of a "possibly known solution" to my immediate problem hoping there maybe someone who has experienced something similar with a quick simple solution, therefore not having to reinvent the wheel.

This is what these forums are for, not too have people judging or handing down predjudice becuase they appose the topic.

hahahah im a dogooder nerd hey?

mate you have no idea how far from a nerd i am.

i was giving you some advice on whats what considering not many people have half a clue when it comes to airbags

how about u read my first post where i told you how it can be done and that theres a legal loop hole

i dont give a shit who you are, or what you do

because you obviously don't have the knowledge i do about these systems considering i work on them everyday and you don't

hahahah im a dogooder nerd hey?

mate you have no idea how far from a nerd i am.

i was giving you some advice on whats what considering not many people have half a clue when it comes to airbags

how about u read my first post where i told you how it can be done and that theres a legal loop hole

i dont give a shit who you are, or what you do

because you obviously don't have the knowledge i do about these systems considering i work on them everyday and you don't

Your an RB30-candy-red-32-with-stupid-power-and-sexy-looks nerd :cheers:

seriously man, get a life :/ This guy plays with ELECTRONICS! you have no game here :laughing-smiley-014:

I'd have to agree with 2GU UP and add my 2 cents

It is illegal to modify a car with airbags, in Australia, NZ, Japan, US and other countries.

It's illegal to modify for a reason, safety.

I think you should sell your skyline and go buy a honda with no airbags, then you can have your steering wheel.

Otherwise just put up with it, get it covered or go out and buy a momo airbag wheel, they cost a bit more, but you need one

Hi buddy,I have removed both my airbag wheels off my 33GTR and 33GTST.I bought a hicas / airbag bosskits.Dont have to remove bulb or play with any censors.Just unbolt wheel,un plug and use the hicas /airbag boss kit and it will over ride it and light will never come on and play up.Have had these bosskits on my cars for years and light has never came on.I think Unique Auto Sports still sells these boss kits.Not real cheap at around $280.Hope that helps. Cheers Jas

Edited by JGB33
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2gu up is an engineer for a living..

This man was building cars before you even got your first one.. stop talking shit..

he offered advise and told you how to go about and you attacked like a moron.

I hope one day you get into an accident and injure yourself because you took out your airbag.

Then you'll say shitt. i should of listened.

Show him some respect.

Edited by Drift Much?
2gu up is an engineer for a living..

This man was building cars before you even got your first one.. stop talking shit..

he offered advise and told you how to go about and you attacked like a moron.

I hope one day you get into an accident and injure yourself because you took out your airbag.

Then you'll say shitt. i should of listened.

Show him some respect.

if you read the post properly, assuming you can read. 2guup attacked him first. the guy just wanted to know if there was an easy way to get rid of the airbag light. if he wants to drive around without an airbag as many people do, so be it. the last thing you want is some f*k preaching about the greatness of airbags and how many lives they can save, who gives a shit.

Edited by killswitch88

i never attacked anyone

i was giving the guy advice about something i specialise in

i even gave the guy advice on how to fix his problem

maybe your the f*k who needs to learn to read asshole

Edited by 2GU UP

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