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Boxster - airbag warning light Delete
My 2000 Boxster has a MOMO steering wheel so the airbag warning light is always on and wondering if you know a way to delete the Airbag warning light. In the past, I have used a bridge-plug from Pelican parts (928 612 220 00) for my older Porsches to fool the system. does such device or solution exist for the Boxster?
Thanks Chamilka
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You should be able to turn it off w/ a piwis/durametric(pro) type tool. There is a page to enable/disable all the various airbag options/locations.
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Stephen www.salazar-racing.com 1970 914/6 - 3.0L GT 1983 911SC - 3.32L IROC 1984 930 2008 S2R1000, dirt bikes (some gas, some electric), Sherco trials bike Sold: 2001 Boxster (hers), 2003 996tt x50 , SpecE30, 1996 E36M3 GTS2 racecar, 2015 Mustang GT |
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You should have said something at SP! We could have taken care of it there. I'll be out of town for a bit but would be glad to help with that when I get back in two weeks.
And congratulations on your promotion to Blue!
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Martin 2011 Cayman S (Gone) - Hardtop Blechster 2006 Cayman S (DD) 2016 Mazda CX-5 (Her DD) 2002 Boxster S (Gone) - Ragtop Blechster - Pura Patina! Dorkiphus: I buy it for the articles |
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I just put duct tape over the light (from the inside, the gauge cluster is easy to get to). The light is led and it runs cool.
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Toby 2005 997 www.teamshum.com Previous: 2009 Boxster S (Kate, Molly's Dirty Sister) 1991 964 C2 Coupe (Tory) 2001 Boxster S (Dirty Molly) |
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Thanks All,
I do have the diagnostic tool and could clear the code but it though it would come back again unless you trick the system to think it has an airbag. Thanks Martin, please ping me when you get back. Duct tape idea is creative but I need more discrete solution for the safety inspection. Thanks
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2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (x50), RUF (Speed Yellow/Black) 2004 Porsche Cayenne S (white/Brown) 2000 Boxster – Track car , (Red/Brown) ------------------------------------ 2000 Boxster – Track car , (Blue/Blue) - SP T9 TireWall Victim 2004 Porsche Cayenne S (Gray/Gray) - Sold 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo (Alpine White/Pearl gray) - Sold 1986.5 928 S (black/Olive Green) - Sold 1989 928 S4 (Guards Red/Beige) - Sold |
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There's always black electrical tape....
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Be sure to reconnect and check before replacing the cluster.
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Toby 2005 997 www.teamshum.com Previous: 2009 Boxster S (Kate, Molly's Dirty Sister) 1991 964 C2 Coupe (Tory) 2001 Boxster S (Dirty Molly) |
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Light needs to show when you first turn the key. Just get the computer coded correctly w/ a tool.
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Stephen www.salazar-racing.com 1970 914/6 - 3.0L GT 1983 911SC - 3.32L IROC 1984 930 2008 S2R1000, dirt bikes (some gas, some electric), Sherco trials bike Sold: 2001 Boxster (hers), 2003 996tt x50 , SpecE30, 1996 E36M3 GTS2 racecar, 2015 Mustang GT |
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Should be able to fool it with a 2.8 ohm 1/4 watt resistor at the airbag plug.
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John ___________ 00 Boxster S |
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update: It turns out computer will not be able to use for 2000 year model to reset/fool airbag warning light through the computer. It has to be few years newer. That really sucks. I am going to use John's idea.
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2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (x50), RUF (Speed Yellow/Black) 2004 Porsche Cayenne S (white/Brown) 2000 Boxster – Track car , (Red/Brown) ------------------------------------ 2000 Boxster – Track car , (Blue/Blue) - SP T9 TireWall Victim 2004 Porsche Cayenne S (Gray/Gray) - Sold 1986 Porsche 944 Turbo (Alpine White/Pearl gray) - Sold 1986.5 928 S (black/Olive Green) - Sold 1989 928 S4 (Guards Red/Beige) - Sold |
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