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Jul 3, 2023 | 04:11 PM

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From: denver

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I would take a look at the wiring/connector. I believe the sensors are managed by the SRS control module by resistance not power. Did you use a new sensor or used sensor? Did you clean the connector pins?

i used multimeter that you do not need to plug into connector but you just get it close to wire and go up and down and there is no indication that there is current going through wires

Jul 3, 2023 | 04:11 PM

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Also I'm not understanding why are you trying to calibrate the seat map when you don't have an error for it? It shouldn't need calibration if you replaced it.

i thought it was that so i have foxwell n510 elite and they had option to calibrate the seat

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Jul 3, 2023 | 04:42 PM

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i used multimeter that you do not need to plug into connector but you just get it close to wire and go up and down and there is no indication that there is current going through wires

You should be testing Ohms not for voltage.

Jul 3, 2023 | 05:23 PM

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So i trsted the ohms and is there i got a question which way is sensor suppose to face right or left

Jul 3, 2023 | 06:13 PM

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The plug faces away from the impact zone meaning the flat front faces the front of the car.

Jul 3, 2023 | 06:23 PM

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The plug faces away from the impact zone meaning the flat front faces the front of the car.

that is my problem because bolt holes are north/south and not east /west so flat part would be facing bumper/front of car

Jul 3, 2023 | 06:52 PM

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The flat part on top is the front so that faces the front of the car

Jul 3, 2023 | 06:54 PM

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Jul 3, 2023 | 06:56 PM

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thank you i checked the sensors if they are defective they have resistance as well but still air bag icon is on i tried to reset and clear the codes with n510elite is not working

Jul 3, 2023 | 07:00 PM

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Do you have the battery unplugged while messing with the sensor? If you check ohm it should be 2-2.5 ohms

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