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MGargano · 08-09-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cali yaris

well, crap, what are we supposed to do while we're waiting?

Figure out a way for me to mount the OEM sensors to the new seat so they function properly?

CTScott · 08-09-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MGargano

Figure out a way for me to mount the OEM sensors to the new seat so they function properly?

Since you have them off of the seats now, let's see some pics of all sides of one.

MGargano · 08-09-2009, 08:30 PM

This is #61- right side rear sensor:

MGargano · 08-09-2009, 08:33 PM

...and this is the right side front, #037:

MGargano · 08-09-2009, 08:37 PM

Those senors are connected to those black brackets by two screws and this...:

MGargano · 08-09-2009, 08:42 PM

Some close-ups of the sensor with it's clothes off:

CTScott · 08-09-2009, 10:19 PM

Wow, they really didn't design them to be easily transferred to other seats.

MGargano · 08-09-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Wow, they really didn't design them to be easily transferred to other seats.

They sure didn't; especially considering how the rear brackets are designed. Without the rear sensors and their brackets, the OEM seat and bracket/rail can't be held together. The rear sensor/bracket is the only piece with threaded holes, holding the whole thing together. So the seat depends on the sensors and vice versa. With all four sensors out, there's nothing holding the bracket to the bottom of the seat.

CTScott · 08-09-2009, 10:36 PM

To be able to take the weight measurements they need to be between the seat and the floor. Once we get the sensor bypass figured out, the next step will be adding our own method of deciding whether or not the airbag should be armed. It could be as simple as a switch you have to flick or as complex as a set of round load cells that look like washers that would be mounted under the aftermarket seats.

MGargano · 08-09-2009, 10:41 PM

I'm really glad you haven't given up on this yet! I'd be totally screwed without your help and I really appreciate all this. You totally rock!

CTScott · 08-09-2009, 10:49 PM

I live for this kind of wacky stuff.

mrrock · 08-09-2009, 10:50 PM

I have been reading too and it really has helped. don't mind the switch idea.
Most of the time I would just like it on as the only other passenger is my wife.
You really have been great to spend as much time to help out.
Even all the stalkers thank you

vten · 08-11-2009, 02:06 AM

update please :D ....this thread is making me affraid to install my recaros :(

CTScott · 08-11-2009, 08:04 AM

We're waiting for his 3 ohm resistors to arrive for bypassing the side airbags.

MGargano · 08-11-2009, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

We're waiting for his 3 ohm resistors to arrive for bypassing the side airbags.

Resistors shipped yesterday... should have them some time between tomorrow and Friday.

MGargano · 08-11-2009, 08:01 PM

To test the voltage going to the sensors, can't I touch the red lead of the multimeter to the silver rivets (?) near the GND, OUT, VCC?

MGargano · 08-11-2009, 08:02 PM

CTScott · 08-11-2009, 08:41 PM

Now that you have the cover off you sure can. You can hold the black lead on the head of that phillips head screw (which is connected to ground) and touch the red to VCC and OUT.

Just be mighty careful not to touch two at the same time.

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08-09-2009, 08:30 PM	#165
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	This is #61- right side rear sensor:

08-09-2009, 08:33 PM	#166
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	...and this is the right side front, #037:

08-09-2009, 08:37 PM	#167
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	Those senors are connected to those black brackets by two screws and this...:

08-09-2009, 08:42 PM	#168
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	Some close-ups of the sensor with it's clothes off:

08-09-2009, 10:19 PM	#169
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Wow, they really didn't design them to be easily transferred to other seats.

08-09-2009, 10:36 PM	#171
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	To be able to take the weight measurements they need to be between the seat and the floor. Once we get the sensor bypass figured out, the next step will be adding our own method of deciding whether or not the airbag should be armed. It could be as simple as a switch you have to flick or as complex as a set of round load cells that look like washers that would be mounted under the aftermarket seats.

08-09-2009, 10:41 PM	#172
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	I'm really glad you haven't given up on this yet! I'd be totally screwed without your help and I really appreciate all this. You totally rock!

08-09-2009, 10:49 PM	#173
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I live for this kind of wacky stuff.

08-09-2009, 10:50 PM	#174
mrrock View User's Garage Drives: yaris 2dr hatch Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 66	I have been reading too and it really has helped. don't mind the switch idea. Most of the time I would just like it on as the only other passenger is my wife. You really have been great to spend as much time to help out. Even all the stalkers thank you

08-11-2009, 02:06 AM	#175
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	update please :D ....this thread is making me affraid to install my recaros :(

08-11-2009, 08:04 AM	#176
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	We're waiting for his 3 ohm resistors to arrive for bypassing the side airbags.

08-11-2009, 08:01 PM	#178
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792	To test the voltage going to the sensors, can't I touch the red lead of the multimeter to the silver rivets (?) near the GND, OUT, VCC?

08-11-2009, 08:02 PM	#179
MGargano Drives: 2009 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 792

08-11-2009, 08:41 PM	#180
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Now that you have the cover off you sure can. You can hold the black lead on the head of that phillips head screw (which is connected to ground) and touch the red to VCC and OUT. Just be mighty careful not to touch two at the same time.