passenger seat sensor

[90lff]

is it possible to turn the sensor off on the passenger side that beeps when the seatbelt isnt in when there is a 'passenger' in the car...
i ask as when i put something remotely heavy on it starts beeping even tho its not a person...
hope that makes sense

[CatonaPC©]

What do you want to put in the passenger seat that won't get in the way during a collision?

I don't advocate putting anything on the passenger seat other than a person. Animals should be strapped in the back and anything else that can't fit in the numerous compartments and door pockets should be in the boot.

[tryingavw]

if its like bmw's the sensor also is used for the airbag - in which case if you disable it the car will always think there's no one in the seat and not activate the airbag- BAD.

also they are usually more than just a switch so need a specialist circuit with resistors and diodes.

Best to leave it alone.

[Maverick]

if its like bmw's the sensor also is used for the airbag - in which case if you disable it the car will always think there's no one in the seat and not activate the airbag- BAD.

Both front air bags deploy no matter what occurs. I'm pretty sure that BMW operate this way as well.

also they are usually more than just a switch so need a specialist circuit with resistors and diodes.

Best to leave it alone.

You can turn it off using VCDS/Vagcom or by a heap of other ways.

[Maverick]

is it possible to turn the sensor off on the passenger side that beeps when the seatbelt isnt in when there is a 'passenger' in the car...
i ask as when i put something remotely heavy on it starts beeping even tho its not a person...
hope that makes sense

There's a thread about 5 down from your new one that covers all of this in details. Remember search is your friend and saves you having to ask what has already been covered before.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=23391

[90lff]

thanks for all your help
think ill just leave it as is

[CatonaPC©]

if its like bmw's the sensor also is used for the airbag -

Best to leave it alone.

Agree. Leave it alone.