Belt Reminder

[vbbuilt01]

My guess is they'll charge you to do it.

There could even be state laws prohibiting licenced mechanics from disabling that alarm. Just a guess.

Vince.

 

[airsick]

On the contrary, that's precisely the value of these forums...we're a community to debate topics and ideas.

Vince.

On the contrary, the value of the forum (especially in the "HOW TO" section) is to answer a posters question. Now having said that, I along with everyone who rides in my car buckles up. I just don't need a little bell going off when I have my backpack sitting on the front passenger seat.

 

[vbbuilt01]

On the contrary, the value of the forum (especially in the "HOW TO" section) is to answer a posters question. Now having said that, I along with everyone who rides in my car buckles up. I just don't need a little bell going off when I have my backpack sitting on the front passenger seat.

You could put your backpack on the floor, passenger seat, then you won't have that problem. (yippy)

Vince.

 

[UpNorth]

You could put your backpack on the floor, passenger seat, then you won't have that problem. (yippy)

Vince.

I tend to put my bag in the backseat. It's too hard where I live to keep the floor mats truly clean. In fact, I spent part of tonight cleaning my muddy floormats. I can't believe I did that myself. I love this car way too much!

 

[SuperStretch18]

On the contrary, the value of the forum (especially in the "HOW TO" section) is to answer a posters question. Now having said that, I along with everyone who rides in my car buckles up. I just don't need a little bell going off when I have my backpack sitting on the front passenger seat.

It is also the responsibility of the forum user to let others know when they are making a poor or dangerous choice. If I posted a question asking where I can find slicks for my street rig, I hope that someone would call me out and let me know why it is not a good idea. That said, I think if anyone had a way, they would have posted it...

 

[airsick]

It is also the responsibility of the forum user to let others know when they are making a poor or dangerous choice. QUOTE]

Agreed, however post your moral beliefs once then let it go. I just think it's funny how my Acura TL didn't have a chime, just a light and I don't remember anyone complaining on that forum how unsafe it was.

 

[jmhumr]

Agreed, however post your moral beliefs once then let it go. I just think it's funny how my Acura TL didn't have a chime, just a light and I don't remember anyone complaining on that forum how unsafe it was.

People like to act holier than thou. Congrats to them for derailing the thread.

 

[MX5RACER]

I just want people to be able to have control over their lives. If I do not want to wear a seatbelt (I do everytime I get in the car, even to pull it out of the garage) I do not want my car to remind me to wear it. Just like I do not want traction control on my car, I want a button on my car that says leave me alone, and I will drive. It is really sad that we have to make life more difficult for some people because someone else crashed their car and sued the company that made the car. The worst part is that a court said they were right! A real good example, when you order hot coffee do you expect it to be cool enough to pour over yourself and not get burned? Why should my TV be sensored because someone else cannot or will not watch what their children are watching? Why should society bend its ways to make it easier for the lazy people? Sorry for the rant!

Just let ME control my life. I would really like the passenger beep to be disabled, I cannot tell you how many times I have put something in the seat and it beeps until I buckle the belt.

 

[vbbuilt01]

I just want people to be able to have control over their lives. If I do not want to wear a seatbelt (I do everytime I get in the car, even to pull it out of the garage) I do not want my car to remind me to wear it. Just like I do not want traction control on my car, I want a button on my car that says leave me alone, and I will drive. It is really sad that we have to make life more difficult for some people because someone else crashed their car and sued the company that made the car. The worst part is that a court said they were right! A real good example, when you order hot coffee do you expect it to be cool enough to pour over yourself and not get burned? Why should my TV be sensored because someone else cannot or will not watch what their children are watching? Why should society bend its ways to make it easier for the lazy people? Sorry for the rant!

Just let ME control my life. I would really like the passenger beep to be disabled, I cannot tell you how many times I have put something in the seat and it beeps until I buckle the belt.

I share your frustration and I don't like being told, what to do or how to do it. Problem is, in today's society, what you do or don't do, affects people around you. For example, your car insurance, is a pooled risk. If someone gets in an accident, isn't wearing a belt, and get's severely injured, their in-hospital care is that much more expensive. Those costs, are born by all people in that insurance pool. If someone isn't covered by private insurance, then the government, through my taxes, pays the bill.

On the other hand, if that passenger were belted, in the same accident, most likely won't be severly injured. That translates into lower hospital costs. Means less impact to everyone in that insurance pool. That means my insurance premiums, in the long run, will be lower. Now, if everyone started getting foolish, stopped wearing belts and the level of accidents skyrockets, then insurance costs overall would rise and my premiums would go up.

So, I am indirectly impacted by decisions of those made around me. That's why government gets involved. It's a sad commentary on our society, but that's the way it is.

Vince.

 

[MX5RACER]

Just think about how much less the hospital bill will be if the person gets ejected from not wearing their seat belt and dies instantly. I would also say that if an Rino farts in Africa just when a breeze blows by his arse, we get a hurricane on the east coast.

I would worry more about the people who are driving without insurance or a license. What about the fact that kids these days cannot spell or add? The overall level of brainpower of this society has reached an all time low. How many kids do you know, would survive in an office setting and have to meet due dates? How many times are we going to lower the bar so people can reach it and not even try?

I turn the TV on and I see shows that have no value in society, except to lower it another knotch. Why is that a kid can turn on MTV and see someone go to another country and show the rest of the world that we "American's" think that we can do anything we want? But I have to be told to wear my seatbelt... give me a break.

When I drive down the street and I see that child run out in front of cars multiple times and then get hit... I think to myself, there goes Darwin at work again. Just strengthening the gene pool!

 

[luke280]

For the love of pete! My 1st post and I already gotta beootch! Is it possible to stick to one topic per thread? Anyone got a legit answer to the orgional question? Which was how to turn off the Beltminder BTW. (flame)

 

[krekc]

I wouldnt mind it if it wasnt so loud. See when I pull onto my street I take my seat belt off and I might pull into my driveway and sit there and organize my crap before I take it in my house. I hear that chime and its annoying as all get out!

 

[vbbuilt01]

For the love of pete! My 1st post and I already gotta beootch! Is it possible to stick to one topic per thread? Anyone got a legit answer to the orgional question? Which was how to turn off the Beltminder BTW. (flame)

Took my CX-7 yesterday to have door seals installed and asked about the seat belt chime.

Tech confirms it can be disabled with PCM flash. Takes all of 15 seconds. Said it's a simple thing to do while I was there and asked me if I wanted it done, but declined. He also told me, per VA law, it's illegal to tamper with the wiring under the passenger seat, in order to disable the sensor. Apparently, the same sensor used for the seat belt reminder chime is the same sensor used for the air bag.

So, there's the answer.

Vince.

 

[luke280]

Took my CX-7 yesterday to have door seals installed and asked about the seat belt chime.

Tech confirms it can be disabled with PCM flash. Takes all of 15 seconds. Said it's a simple thing to do while I was there and asked me if I wanted it done, but declined. He also told me, per VA law, it's illegal to tamper with the wiring under the passenger seat, in order to disable the sensor. Apparently, the same sensor used for the seat belt reminder chime is the same sensor used for the air bag.

So, there's the answer.

Vince.

Thanks Vince! On my f150, there is a pattern you have to buckle and unbuckle the belt to turn the chime off. Wasn't about to cut any wires, just thought that it might be similer. A reflash makes sense. Cool.

 

[GL-1970]

When I get home I like to unhook when I'm driving down the three levels of the parking garage - it's just a slow crawl around and around. I had hoped to get the chime disconnected for this situation - I wear it all the rest of the time. Anyway, the service guy said the same thing about provincial laws etc.

I suppose I could track down the chime module, but I'll probably just ignore the noise - or keep the belt on...

 

[AWmustang]

Probably better to just keep it on. It doesn't take much speed to get the air bag to deploy and you'll definately be glad your belt was on if it does.

 

[NYPDIDDY]

it rings for like 30 seconds and it stops

 

[Killer]

This is done. I mean gheesh.