Recaro CS (bmw performance) seats install help?

JakeUK · 04-16-2015, 06:21 AM

Hello, im planning on fitting my recaro CS seats into my 2007 bmw e92 this weekend!

I have everything sorted apart from the new seats do not have side airbags fitted into them.. I will need to wire in a resistor into the circuit to prevent the car from thinking the seat air bag is faulty. Does anyone know what the resistance for the seat airbags is so i can fit the correct resistor?

i know i can use a multimeter to check the resistance but just wanted to check beforehand if any of you have also done this

Thanks

chandleerr · 04-16-2015, 08:48 PM

Couldn't you just have the vehicle coded and have them turned off?

EzequielR · 04-17-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by chandleerr

Couldn't you just have the vehicle coded and have them turned off?

+1 someone please elaborate on this

chandleerr · 04-18-2015, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EzequielR

+1 someone please elaborate on this

Look up some shops in your area that do coding and give them a call. The link below is from a shop my buddy's own here in atl,GA. Shows all the coding options that can be done.So if they can do it you should be able to find a shop wherever you are that can do it.

http://www.markertmotorworks.com/#!coding/c14kc

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JakeUK · 04-27-2015, 05:29 AM

Hello again, thanks for your replys, I now have the seats fitted and they look great (I'll attatch a photo soon)
The only problem I have now is fitting a seat occupancy sensor bypass so the car always senses a passenger since the new Recaros don't have a occupancy sensor fitted into them (if the sensor dosnt detect a passenger then the passenger airbags won't deploy in an accident)

Has anyone retro fitted the occupancy bypass as I really need my airbags to work, someone must have aftermarket sports seats in there cars?

Any help is appreciated! Thanks

JakeUK · 04-27-2015, 05:33 AM

They look amazing in the car just need your guys help with the wiring

.... See above post please... Struggling to get the seat occupancy working to activate airbags

Quote: The only problem I have now is fitting a seat occupancy sensor bypass so the car always senses a passenger since the new Recaros don't have a occupancy sensor fitted into them (if the sensor dosnt detect a passenger then the passenger airbags won't deploy in an accident)

Has anyone retro fitted the occupancy bypass as I really need my airbags to work, someone must have aftermarket sports seats in there cars?

Any help is appreciated! Thanks

Zach335i · 04-27-2015, 07:46 AM

Upload more pics man. All you gave us was a teaser lol

JakeUK · 04-27-2015, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Zach335i

Upload more pics man. All you gave us was a teaser lol

Haha I know mate, I need to get this dam wiring sorted then I'll upload some proper photos

mmmnot · 04-27-2015, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JakeUK

Haha I know mate, I need to get this dam wiring sorted then I'll upload some proper photos

Fundguy1 · 04-27-2015, 10:44 AM

Where did you get them?

headhunterz · 04-27-2015, 11:52 AM

I heard the airbags will deploy regardless in an accident. However this is unconfirmed and the only thing keeping me back from putting in recarros.

JakeUK · 04-27-2015, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by headhunterz

I heard the airbags will deploy regardless in an accident. However this is unconfirmed and the only thing keeping me back from putting in recarros.

I've 'heard' people say they will, and some people say they won't, it's not really a chance I want to take when driving with a passenger so I'll definitely have to get it sorted one way or another before anyone sits in that seat :/

I35it · 04-27-2015, 12:05 PM

You have to get it coded to trick the car that there is someone always in the seat so that way the airbags go off. It shouldnt be to hard for someone who knows how to actually code properly.

macck · 04-27-2015, 12:16 PM

Drop makkan00 a pm he is the go to guy in the UK he will be able to sort you out. You can buy the seat mat emulator on flea bay for £40 quid. Think it's just plug and go.

Fundguy1 · 04-27-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by macck

Drop makkan00 a pm he is the go to guy in the UK he will be able to sort you out. You can buy the seat mat emulator on flea bay for 40 quid. Think it's just plug and go.

sorry, I'm US guy.

JakeUK · 04-27-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Quote:

Originally Posted by macck

Drop makkan00 a pm he is the go to guy in the UK he will be able to sort you out. You can buy the seat mat emulator on flea bay for 40 quid. Think it's just plug and go.

sorry, I'm US guy.

No worries mate!
I have the seat emulator but it plugs into the OEM seat and not the harness, struggling to retro fit it atm

EJ_3 · 05-01-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by I35it

You have to get it coded to trick the car that there is someone always in the seat so that way the airbags go off. It shouldnt be to hard for someone who knows how to actually code properly.

+1, this is what I did and have had no issues. The only two other options are to buy a seat occupancy simulator from EAS or remove the one from your factory seat.

JakeUK · 05-18-2015, 02:10 AM

Thanks for your help I will call into a few local garages today and see if anyone can do the coding

Fundguy1 · 05-18-2015, 06:57 AM

More pics!

J. Dub · 01-08-2016, 01:04 PM

JakeUK where are the pics? How did you sort this out?

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JakeUK Private First Class 17 Rep 112 Posts Drives: Slammed Black 320d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Hello again, thanks for your replys, I now have the seats fitted and they look great (I'll attatch a photo soon) The only problem I have now is fitting a seat occupancy sensor bypass so the car always senses a passenger since the new Recaros don't have a occupancy sensor fitted into them (if the sensor dosnt detect a passenger then the passenger airbags won't deploy in an accident) Has anyone retro fitted the occupancy bypass as I really need my airbags to work, someone must have aftermarket sports seats in there cars? Any help is appreciated! Thanks
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JakeUK Private First Class 17 Rep 112 Posts Drives: Slammed Black 320d Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: England iTrader: (0)	They look amazing in the car just need your guys help with the wiring .... See above post please... Struggling to get the seat occupancy working to activate airbags Quote: The only problem I have now is fitting a seat occupancy sensor bypass so the car always senses a passenger since the new Recaros don't have a occupancy sensor fitted into them (if the sensor dosnt detect a passenger then the passenger airbags won't deploy in an accident) Has anyone retro fitted the occupancy bypass as I really need my airbags to work, someone must have aftermarket sports seats in there cars? Any help is appreciated! Thanks Attached Images
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