[Anchorman]

It's certainly true that Radio Shack is no longer what the name represents. However, at least for the location near where I live, I've been surprised at the little pieces they still carry - although only in one small corner area. Mobile phones and other non-Shack-type products certainly dominate. I guess, though, that's in response to the market.

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[badberry68]

[quote name='SILVY968' post='33305' date='Mar 26 2007, 07:15 PM']You are correct. Must have been beyond my capacity to get that one correct, get it?

Good luck with Radio Shack. They have so few parts now. Times have changed. I had to get mine at a surplus electronics store.

Brian[/quote]



I found 3.3k-ohm Resistors 1/2 watt 5% tolerance. Is this right?

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[SILVY968]

[quote name='badberry68' post='33312' date='Mar 27 2007, 04:46 AM']I found 3.3k-ohm Resistors 1/2 watt 5% tolerance. Is this right?[/quote]





NO NO NO. That value will switch on the airbag warning light.





It says THREE ohm, any wattage any tolerance.

You have THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED Ohms.

The 'k' stands for THOUSAND.



Brian

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[Anchorman]

Digressing slightly - if I want to temporarily disable the passenger airbag and avoid an airbag fault, does anyone know a method to do this with resistors? There are two plugs that connect to the airbag, so presumably each one would need a resistor - 3 ohms each?

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[badberry68]

[quote name='SILVY968' post='33388' date='Mar 27 2007, 10:40 PM']NO NO NO. That value will switch on the airbag warning light.

It says THREE ohm, any wattage any tolerance.

You have THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED Ohms.

The 'k' stands for THOUSAND.



Brian[/quote]



<img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/ohmy.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> ....I did'nt do it yet, pheww! Something was tellng me that the K was wrong, I have to look elsewhere because Rado Shack's resistors start at 10 ohm. Thanks!

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[SILVY968]

[quote name='Anchorman' post='33393' date='Mar 28 2007, 04:42 AM']Digressing slightly - if I want to temporarily disable the passenger airbag and avoid an airbag fault, does anyone know a method to do this with resistors? There are two plugs that connect to the airbag, so presumably each one would need a resistor - 3 ohms each?[/quote]



Yes, That is what I did. EVERY bag gets a 3 Ohm resistor. Do the same thing with these as the driver's plug. See the DIY instructions.

Brian

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[Anchorman]

Thanks. OK, then - let me get my mini-Hammer built, purchase and install a pair of 3 ohm resistors, and - hopefully - airbag light begone!!!

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