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How do you turn off the seatbelt chime in a Ford Fusion?

How do you turn off the seatbelt chime in a Ford Fusion?

1) Turn the ignition switch to ON, but DO NOT START. 2) Wait for the safety belt warning light to go OFF(1-2 minutes). Steps 3-5 MUST be completed within 60 seconds! 3) Buckle, then un-buckle the driver’s safety belt 3 times, ending with the belt un-buckled.

Why does my seat belt alarm keep dinging even?

Check all wiring from the belt buckle release a the way down to under the seat; both sides…both seats They both seats could be interlinked into system; when one fails (bad connection) the other seat sensor fails also. Do not defeat the system by unplugging it under the seat!

When does the seat belt warning light come on?

If the module detects that an occupant is present but the seat belt is not buckled, it will share that information with the air bag control module in order to turn on the seat belt warning light and sound. Your problem is somewhere in this system, and my guess is that the occupant detection sensor or control module has failed.

What kind of car does the seat belt light flash on?

When I’m driving with no one in the passenger seat (kids in the back), the passenger seat belt light flashes on and beeps. I drive a 2013 Subaru Impreza.

How does the Seatbelt light work in a car?

In your vehicle, the occupant detection sensor detects when someone of the appropriate weight is sitting in the passenger seat. It then sends this information to the occupant detection module.

Check all wiring from the belt buckle release a the way down to under the seat; both sides…both seats They both seats could be interlinked into system; when one fails (bad connection) the other seat sensor fails also. Do not defeat the system by unplugging it under the seat!

Is it safe to bypass the seat belt alarm?

It’s not recommended to try to bypass the alarm within the seat belt buckle. Some seat belts contain pyrotechnic devices that can detonate if tampered with, and removing or tampering with the pieces inside can result in the seat belt releasing during a crash. Thanks! Tampering with your seat belt sensor in any way can affect airbag performance.

What happens if you cut the seat belt sensor?

Tampering with your seat belt sensor in any way can affect airbag performance. This can put you and/or your passengers at serious risk. Be sure that your airbags will not be affected before altering your seat belt alarm sensor. Do not attempt to cut the buckle harness.

What can I use as a seat belt alarm stopper?

There are two basic products on the market that are referred to as a seat belt alarm stopper. The first is simply an unattached seat belt clip that can be inserted into the receptacle. The safest way to use this option is to source a seat belt clip, or tongue, that matches your original seatbelt exactly.

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Ruth Doyle