Disabling the Air Bag and Seat Belt Warning Lights - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Rumblin70SS396 · 05-01-2019

Hello all,

When I purchased my car, it came with an aftermarket steering wheel which I plan on keeping. Problem is, both the air bag and seat belt warning lights remain on. Is there a way to disable or trick the car into thinking they are there?

I imagine I can remove bulbs but that seems extreme.

Any help is appreciated!

Thank you

Tony

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indy91zr1 · 05-01-2019

I just recently installed an aftermarket steering wheel in my 91. I had to install a 2ohm resistor. If your seat belt lights are on also I don't know much about that but am pretty sure you can get away with installing the resistor in the wiring for the clock spring and the lights should go out.

Ccmano · 05-01-2019

I wouldn’t do that. You will likely disable the airbags as well. Exactly what “light” is on? InfRest? If so it’s likely it’s this very common C4 issue where the the left and right impact sensors mounted to the the frame rail have a corroded ground. Here’s how to fix it.
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http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...EST-light.aspx

spork2367 · 05-01-2019

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

I wouldn’t do that. You will likely disable the airbags as well. Exactly what “light” is on? InfRest? If so it’s likely it’s this very common C4 issue where the the left and right impact sensors mounted to the the frame rail have a corroded ground. Here’s how to fix it.
H

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...EST-light.aspx

I don't think he has an airbag with the aftermarket wheel. Which is why the light is on.

Ccmano · 05-01-2019

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Originally Posted by spork2367

I don't think he has an airbag with the aftermarket wheel. Which is why the light is on.

It was early when I wrote that, lol. Coffee hadn’t kicked in yet. Answer to that is simple, put the correct steering wheel on. Other wise just pull the bulb out of the DIC. I’m not familiar with the resistor method.
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indy91zr1 · 05-01-2019

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Originally Posted by Ccmano

It was early when I wrote that, lol. Coffee hadn’t kicked in yet. Answer to that is simple, put the correct steering wheel on. Other wise just pull the bulb out of the DIC. I’m not familiar with the resistor method.
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I agree with you if he doesn't want to keep the aftermarket steering wheel. If he does then the resistor method is pretty simple. I tried pulling bulb out of dash and I don't know if it caused it or not but my sys light came on in the lcd screen. I replaced bulb and did resistor method and all has been well.

Rumblin70SS396 · 05-01-2019

Thanks for the replies guys, I do want to keep the aftermarket Momo wheel. Where exactly does the resistor go? Any pics or a thread of someone who did this?

Thank you,

Tony

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indy91zr1 · 05-02-2019

There is a yellow wire that if they just cut off the clockspring behind the steering wheel. You would just connect one end of the resistor to each wire. If they actually unplugged it and pulled everything out there will be a connector behind the knee panel on the ds. You would basically put ends on the resistor and plug it into the plug. If you look up aftermarket steering wheel there are a few write ups here. I found some on corvette forum as well.

Rumblin70SS396 · 05-02-2019

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Originally Posted by indy91zr1

There is a yellow wire that if they just cut off the clockspring behind the steering wheel. You would just connect one end of the resistor to each wire. If they actually unplugged it and pulled everything out there will be a connector behind the knee panel on the ds. You would basically put ends on the resistor and plug it into the plug. If you look up aftermarket steering wheel there are a few write ups here. I found some on corvette forum as well.

Thank you for this! I assume the knee panel is this center one? Just want to make sure before I start tearing things apart. I pulled the wheel to fix the horn and wasn’t looking forward to that again.

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indy91zr1 · 05-03-2019

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Originally Posted by Rumblin70SS396

Thank you for this! I assume the knee panel is this center one? Just want to make sure before I start tearing things apart. I pulled the wheel to fix the horn and wasn’t looking forward to that again.

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Yes that is what you want to pull. The plug will be buried up under the metal plate behind the carpeted panel. Pulling that off was a pain in the butt for myself as i didn't have a 10mm wrench. there are two bolts towards the center console that can be kinda a pain. You cant miss the plug though. Big and yellow. Also there will be a bunch of wires running between the two panels. The first time i took all my stuff apart then threw back together my ccm module started throwing a fit and flashing buttons and sys flashing on dash. Just be careful with them. I took everything back apart and that fixed it so I assume I just pinched them. Everything was good after taking apart and putting back together.

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Rumblin70SS396 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Delaware Posts: 48	Disabling the Air Bag and Seat Belt Warning Lights Hello all, When I purchased my car, it came with an aftermarket steering wheel which I plan on keeping. Problem is, both the air bag and seat belt warning lights remain on. Is there a way to disable or trick the car into thinking they are there? I imagine I can remove bulbs but that seems extreme. Any help is appreciated! Thank you Tony Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

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indy91zr1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: fishers,indiana Posts: 76	Re: Disabling the Air Bag and Seat Belt Warning Lights I just recently installed an aftermarket steering wheel in my 91. I had to install a 2ohm resistor. If your seat belt lights are on also I don't know much about that but am pretty sure you can get away with installing the resistor in the wiring for the clock spring and the lights should go out.

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Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: Disabling the Air Bag and Seat Belt Warning Lights I wouldn’t do that. You will likely disable the airbags as well. Exactly what “light” is on? InfRest? If so it’s likely it’s this very common C4 issue where the the left and right impact sensors mounted to the the frame rail have a corroded ground. Here’s how to fix it. H http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Inform...EST-light.aspx __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.

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Rumblin70SS396 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Delaware Posts: 48	Re: Disabling the Air Bag and Seat Belt Warning Lights Thanks for the replies guys, I do want to keep the aftermarket Momo wheel. Where exactly does the resistor go? Any pics or a thread of someone who did this? Thank you, Tony Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry

05-02-2019	#8
indy91zr1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: fishers,indiana Posts: 76	Re: Disabling the Air Bag and Seat Belt Warning Lights There is a yellow wire that if they just cut off the clockspring behind the steering wheel. You would just connect one end of the resistor to each wire. If they actually unplugged it and pulled everything out there will be a connector behind the knee panel on the ds. You would basically put ends on the resistor and plug it into the plug. If you look up aftermarket steering wheel there are a few write ups here. I found some on corvette forum as well.