frayz

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Hey guys..
Im fitting an STI 8 wheel to a 2002 STI 7.
Although the multiplugs on the new loom match that of the olds the wires are different colours..

the old wires are yellow/blue trace and yellow/black trace
the new wires are yellow/blue trace and plain blue.

Im assuming the yellow/blue traces should connect to eachother but when joining the multiplugs they are on the wrong side.. and thus the airbag light is illuminated..


Should i swap the connections to fix the problem?

ethanrob

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try it and see,But dont have your head anywhere near when connecting

frayz

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Bit of an expensive "suck it and see" if it all goes pete tong mate

redxiii

You might find that now the lights on it wont go out even if you get it right by swopping them, although different manufacturer older vauxhalls the ecu for the airbags would keep the light once it detected any fault, ie power and no airbag. have you had the battery connected at all with out any of the air bags connected ?

** edit to add the dealer could reset it

frayz

iTrader: (7)

Hmm, dunno?

Just the wiring doesnt add up to me.. if it was right,, and i swapped em.. would it blow the bag then?

frayz

iTrader: (7)

Anyone? c'mon guys

frayz

iTrader: (7)

Ive bitten the bullet and swapped the wires, no detonated airbag but the bloody lights still on

frayz

iTrader: (7)

Re fitted the original clockspring and airbag and the light has gone out.. why the funk wont the sti bag and spring work

scoobyboy

different resistances

frayz

iTrader: (7)

All sorted now mate.. cheers

3 nights of hell but its all done now, check my thread in interior section for the results