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      03-10-2011, 01:23 PM   #10
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Very interested. How does the weight sensor generally work? Does the resistance change when weight is added in certain areas? I guess I'm just hesitant to say that it will work exactly the same way as the Z4-specific occupancy sensor.

Let's say, for example, the M3 seat was wired in reverse of the Z4. From what I understand the airbags determine if they should deploy depending on the occupant's weight, and how that weight is positioned (correct me if I'm wrong). If the M3 was wired the reverse of the Z4, the computer that determines if the airbags should deploy will think the occupant is on the wrong side of the seat. The car won't throw an airbag light, but the system still isn't working properly.

If the M3's sensor works, it will be excellent for the Z4 community. I just think that in an area as critical as airbag deployment, you need to make sure everything works as it should.
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