Occupancy Sensor "Simulator" Anyone use this?

[ANUSTART]

Since my seat swap my occupancy sensor is erratic. Will turn on the airbag for about 3-5 minutes when I passenger is in the seat, then for no reason, turn off. So I've been trying to find solutions short of sensor swap surgery. When looking around I came across this:

http://www.bimtronics.com/

It's supposed to plug inline in place of the sensor and simulate someone sitting there. Basically turns on the sensor all the time from what it looks like.

Anyone use this? Is it worth the money?

Thanks all!

[mikeinsf]

Originally Posted by hogzilla

Since my seat swap my occupancy sensor is erratic. Will turn on the airbag for about 3-5 minutes when I passenger is in the seat, then for no reason, turn off. So I've been trying to find solutions short of sensor swap surgery. When looking around I came across this:

http://www.bimtronics.com/

It's supposed to plug inline in place of the sensor and simulate someone sitting there. Basically turns on the sensor all the time from what it looks like.

Anyone use this? Is it worth the money?

Thanks all!

I hope they bundle that with a seat belt blank to plug in your passenger restraint so the warning buzzer doesn't drive you crazy every time you drive away.

[gcochard]

FAQ:

Will the Seat Occupancy Simulator work on my car?
The Seat Occupancy Simulator by BimTronics will work on your X3, X5, Z3, Z4, E31, E34, E36, E38, E39, E46, E53, E60 (pre Lci)*, E61 (pre Lci)*, E65, E66 and E67.
*Sometimes locations of the Seat Occupancy Control/Sensor Connector may vary for the E60 Pre Lci and E61 Pre Lci models and in some cases may not be compatible.

[ANUSTART]

Right. I was more curious if anyone had purchased this and had experience with it. Is it it worth the money or not? Does it work? Any long term issues? That sort of thing.