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Whats the difference between a 2.8 ohm vs 2.8k ohm resistor? Are they the same thing? Having a hard time finding a 2.8 ohm 1/4 watt resistor online.
If anyone has extra plugs like Chuck had above^. I would purchase them from you. Thanks!
PM me your address. I've got about 75 of them left. Had to buy 100 resistors when I did mine. I'll send you some for free.
A HUGE thanks to Tosi for this great install thread! I purchased a cup steering wheel from Gert at Carnewal. Gert has a really great kit specifically designed for our 993's. Gert was kind enough to email some installation instructions, but this install thread really made it all clear. So clear, in fact, that I opted to do the install at my local wrench's shop so he could help with the wiring and make sure I didn't screw up. A big thanks to Bill P. at Eurotech.
I'm posting a few pics of the install below, but there isn't much I can add to this great thread. I highly recommend the kit from Carnewal, and a careful read through this thread. All the kit from Carnewal lacks is the connector for pin 71. You also need to harvest wire connectors from a clock spring - your clock spring or someone else's. If you're planning this install, I would also suggest purchasing the 964 steering column covers for better fit and finish. Part nos. 96455227301 and 96455227503. I'm still waiting for those parts, so I will have to reinstall the wheel again.
The feel of the steering wheel is incredible, and the extension and smaller circumference is also a big bonus for us tall guys. If you're running with harnesses and don't need and airbag, I would highly recommend this mod.
Note pin 71 is not populated
Resistor to fool airbag diagnostic
Pin 71 is now populated.
It takes a little force to snap the ground into pin 71
Wheel installed (And a sneak preview of the Tillet seats!)
Nice job! I’ve fitted a Momo Prototipo to my 1999 C4. Looks and feels great, managed to sort the airbag issue by fitting a resistor kit (thought that would be the hard bit!), but I’m having trouble with the horn (thought would be the easy bit!). Just used the brown/striped wire connected to the L shaped connector which connects to the brass ring on the bottom of the boss, and put a bit of tape over the brown (only) wire. Horn works when car off and key removed, but not when key inserted and car on? Any idea where I’ve gone wrong?
Apologies for crashing the 993 forum, one day😍
I've been fondling my new RS wheel for 24 hours now since it was delivered, lovely. Now for the install...
To those that have done this mod, I'd just like to clear something up that my simple brain is struggling with. For the airbag resistor, is it correct that there are three possible methods:
1 - Cut into the wiring to install the resistor
2 - Purchase new orange / red plastic connectors - either salvage yard or buy a new clockspring assembly to harvest from ($ouch). Use to create resistor connection/jumper without having to cut wires.
3 - Purchase a 928-612-220-00 and plug it in. This will also turn off the passenger airbag.
I've been fondling my new RS wheel for 24 hours now since it was delivered, lovely. Now for the install...
To those that have done this mod, I'd just like to clear something up that my simple brain is struggling with. For the airbag resistor, is it correct that there are three possible methods:
1 - Cut into the wiring to install the resistor
2 - Purchase new orange / red plastic connectors - either salvage yard or buy a new clockspring assembly to harvest from ($ouch). Use to create resistor connection/jumper without having to cut wires.
3 - Purchase a 928-612-220-00 and plug it in. This will also turn off the passenger airbag.
Cheers
1/2 are correct.
don't know about #3
i have bought clock springs to make into kits in the past for friends. 996/993 have the same clock spring i believe you can use the 964 too for the airbag connector but it lacks the horn connector.
Does anyone know what it takes to remove the passenger side airbag. Same resistor?
I think I will buy a 928-612-220-00 and have a play. There is not much info i have found about it- but as delivered, it should disable both driver and passenger, and I am wondering if a small mod would mean it would be possible to only disable the driver, while remaining plug and play.
^I'm not sure 928-612-220-00 will work on the 993.
I did the resistor and clock spring plug for the steering wheel. It worked out great.
2 - Purchase new orange / red plastic connectors - either salvage yard or buy a new clockspring assembly to harvest from ($ouch). Use to create resistor connection/jumper without having to cut wires.
First off. Let me say thank you to the fellow rennlisters who started and then added to this thread. I found it to be very helpful. I have run into a slight problem with my mod 7 wheel install however. I got the airbag light. After careful review of my install. I found the only deviation I have from the OP’s instructions is my resistor is 3.3 ohms not 3.8. I Am not sure how I want to proceed I think I am gonna try getting the code cleared and see if it comes back on.
First off. Let me say thank you to the fellow rennlisters who started and then added to this thread. I found it to be very helpful. I have run into a slight problem with my mod 7 wheel install however. I got the airbag light. After careful review of my install. I found the only deviation I have from the OP’s instructions is my resistor is 3.3 ohms not 3.8. I Am not sure how I want to proceed I think I am gonna try getting the code cleared and see if it comes back on.
not sure if you unplugged the battery or not that might have been your issue. but i have done this on multiple occasions and got it done without the light coming on.
I disconnected the the battery before starting this project and didn’t reconnect it until finished. I can only think of two possible reasons for the light. 1. I failed to make a good solder connection on the resistor 2. The resistor is the wrong resistance. That said I am now stuck between a rock and a hard place. I don’t have a way to reset the light. If I pay someone to reset it and it comes rite back n that would be a waste of money. On the other side. If I change the resistor I won’t know if that was the problem without resetting the light.
I was trying to figure out how to down load the T-OBD software for Tore so I could by his cable and reset it myself. But I can’t seem to figure it out.
I ended up removing both airbags (driver and passenger). I then removed the airbag control module and gutted it. Did the pin solder trick and put the module back together. Plug the harness in and BINGO. No airbags, no airbag lights, and no expensive software that may or may not work? Probably not the first choice for everyone but for me I am glad I did it. The passenger airbag is really heavy. I have had my 993 on a diet since I got it. This was an easy and significant weight reduction. Once again thanks to the OP for the write up. (Make sure you use the correct size resistor) I am on to sun roof delete with rennline panel.
09-21-2018, 06:31 PM
