Removal of passenger seat
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2004 Fiji LX Ecamper “Ellie,” 2008 Atomic EX “Otherment,” 2003 Eternal EX Chop Top “Chop_E”
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I’ve heard there is a company that makes resistors that plug into the disconnected SRS connector to make the SRS module think the removed component is still there. We have a diag tool here that does the same but it’s pretty bulky.
Honda calls that plug a diagnostic connector. It is an expensive tool from Honda that comes in a kit.
I know you can get aftermarket plugs, but I don't know where from.
Otherwise, the SRS is non-functional. That does not affect functionality of the vehicle. It may affect licensing if your state is anal about inspections.
I bought a fancy OBD2 code reader that is able to reset the airbag (SRS) light. I bought a ZR13s code reader from Harbor Freight and it worked, but it's expensive. I have also reset the SRS light using a paper clip or wire instead of a special tool. You can find instruction videos to reset the SRS light on youtube. Here is an example video
How to Turn Off the Air Bag light On my Honda Element - SRS Light Reset
Good question that I didn't think of. I am waiting on the response.
If you do reset the light, please report back.
2004 Fiji LX Ecamper “Ellie,” 2008 Atomic EX “Otherment,” 2003 Eternal EX Chop Top “Chop_E”
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No. The SRS system does a self diagnostic every time the key is cycled on. If it picks up a malfunction (in this case the missing passenger seat belt buckle) it will illuminate the light and disable the entire system. You need to be able to trick the SRS unit into thinking all components are present and functional. Only then can you clear the light and keep it off.
The passenger seat srs connector of for the passenger seat buckle tensioner. You could unbolt it from the seat plug it in but you’ll have a grenade like item that could send the buckle flying if it were to go off. Curious to know why remove the seat?
2004 Fiji LX Ecamper “Ellie,” 2008 Atomic EX “Otherment,” 2003 Eternal EX Chop Top “Chop_E”
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I’m going to be making some airbag bypass connectors this weekend to trick the SRS unit into thinking the airbag inflators are still there. They should work for the seat as well because the connector is the same and the resistance spec is the same. I’ll test it and report back. If they work would you be interested in one?
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It would be great if you told us what the resistance was.
2004 Fiji LX Ecamper “Ellie,” 2008 Atomic EX “Otherment,” 2003 Eternal EX Chop Top “Chop_E”
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Diagnostic procedures on both the airbags themselves and the seat belt tensioner (buckle) call for use of the the Honda SRS simulator tool in the 2 ohm ports. As such, I’ll be making the bypass connectors using 2 ohm resistors and original OEM connectors. They’ll snap right in where the airbag inflators (or seat belt buckle) would have been plugged in.
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Cool, thanks for the info.
2004 Fiji LX Ecamper “Ellie,” 2008 Atomic EX “Otherment,” 2003 Eternal EX Chop Top “Chop_E”
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First attempt was unsuccessful. I plan to try again tomorrow. May need to break out the multimeter when I get back to work on Monday and do some testing to see if my resistors are the issue or if the simulator tool is actually a different resistance than the service information shows.
2004 Fiji LX Ecamper “Ellie,” 2008 Atomic EX “Otherment,” 2003 Eternal EX Chop Top “Chop_E”
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So my first attempt was in fact successful for Chop_E (2003) but not when I swapped it into Otherment (2008). Turns out 03-06 uses the same connector but different pin layout than 07-11. I should have noticed that if I had actually looked at the wires before plugging in my bypass. When I get another OEM connector I’ll put together one that will work for for your 08 and test it in our 08 to confirm.
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