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steved0x · 02-13-2015, 06:13 AM

I've got a 2000 Boxster S with non heated seats with a power recline, but manual slider and height adjustment, and no airbags in the bolsters (at least I am pretty sure not).

I know if I take the seat out, to disconnect the battery first before removing the seat electronic connector, and reconnect the connector before reconnecting the battery. I have the durametric and can reset the airbag light which I did a while back when I drove for a while without my passenger seat.

It looks like part of that plug is the seatbelt sensor, and part of that plug goes to the power recline.

I saw this guide on rennlist that shows how to remove just the seatbelt portion of the plug and reconnect it to the seatbelt receptacle mounted to the new seat:
Rennlist Member Gallery :: DIY GT3 Seats Install

Is that all there is to it to have a racing seat with no airbag light?

Does the 986 Boxster have weight sensors in the seat that are integrated with the airbag computer? I think maybe on the newer models it may but not mine?

Thanks

Steve

02-13-2015, 06:13 AM	#1
steved0x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 4,143	Racing seat and airbag light - options? I've got a 2000 Boxster S with non heated seats with a power recline, but manual slider and height adjustment, and no airbags in the bolsters (at least I am pretty sure not). I know if I take the seat out, to disconnect the battery first before removing the seat electronic connector, and reconnect the connector before reconnecting the battery. I have the durametric and can reset the airbag light which I did a while back when I drove for a while without my passenger seat. It looks like part of that plug is the seatbelt sensor, and part of that plug goes to the power recline. I saw this guide on rennlist that shows how to remove just the seatbelt portion of the plug and reconnect it to the seatbelt receptacle mounted to the new seat: Rennlist Member Gallery :: DIY GT3 Seats Install Is that all there is to it to have a racing seat with no airbag light? Does the 986 Boxster have weight sensors in the seat that are integrated with the airbag computer? I think maybe on the newer models it may but not mine? Thanks Steve Last edited by steved0x; 02-13-2015 at 06:18 AM.