Seat occupancy mat emulator tester

Made for MINI R50 R52 R53 R55 R56 R57 R58

For sport and aftermarket bucket seats and track applications.
✓Seat belt emulator tester
Included in the kit
✓Gold-plated PCB
Premium board, built to last
✓RoHS compliant
Lead-free, EU-standard components
✓2-year warranty
Plus real support from our team
✓Plug & play
Original connector, no cutting or soldering
✓Fully reversible
Unplug to return the car to standard
carbon bucket seat (cropped)
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Not sure the mat is your fault? This emulator fixes seat mat faults only. Send us your fault code before you buy and we'll tell you.
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seat mat emulator kit
What you get

Complete kit, ready to fit

  • Seat occupancy mat emulator tester with original-style 3-wire connector — sets the seat occupancy mat status to permanently occupied
  • Seat belt emulator tester
  • Illustrated fitting instructions

Fits both the grey/white and the black version of the original plug.

Installation notes

Plugs straight into the original connector

original 3-wire seat mat connector
The original 3-wire seat mat connector
connector location under the passenger seat
Location: underside of the front passenger seat
FunctionSets the passenger seat occupancy mat status to permanently occupied
LocationSeat mat connector under the front passenger seat
ConnectorOriginal 3-wire plug — grey/white or black depending on model; the emulator fits both
ConnectionPlug & play: no splicing, soldering or coding
After fittingClear any stored occupancy fault codes with a diagnostic tool
Compatibility

First and second generation MINI

MINI R50 R52 R53
R50 · R52 · R53
2001–2008
MINI R55 R56 R57 R58
R55 · R56 · R57 · R58
2006–2015
ChassisModelYears
R50 / R53Hatch2001–2006
R52Convertible2004–2008
R55Clubman / Clubvan2007–2014
R56Hatch2006–2013
R57Convertible2009–2015
R58Coupé2011–2015

Requires the 3-wire seat mat connector. Send us the last 7 characters of your VIN and we'll confirm before you buy.

Built to last

Gold-plated premium PCB

PCBGold-plated premium circuit board
ComponentsRoHS compliant
Connector3-wire, plugs into the original
In the boxSeat occupancy mat emulator tester, seat belt emulator tester, illustrated instructions
Warranty2 years
Child safety
Never put a child or child seat in the front passenger seat while this emulator is fitted.

The emulator sets the passenger seat status to permanently occupied, so the passenger airbag is constantly enabled. Always carry children in the rear.

Buyer agreement

Before you order

  • By buying this item you confirm that you understand what it does and that it is intended for sport, track and testing use. Fitting and use are the buyer's responsibility.
  • If anyone else drives the vehicle while the emulator is fitted, you must tell them it is installed and explain the safety precautions on this page.
  • For a fully functional factory system, fit a genuine seat occupancy mat from the vehicle manufacturer, installed by a dealer or qualified technician.
Delivery & returns
DispatchSame day if paid by 1pm Mon–Fri, UK warehouse
Royal Mail 1st ClassFree
Royal Mail 1st Class Signed For£1.99
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm£7.50
WorldwideStandard £7.00 · Express £12.00
Returns60 days, free
Custom-made item for sport applications and testing. © AirbagDoc · established 2014