I remember there was a way to disable the seat belt chime when it sounds repeatedly above 12 mph until you fasten your seat belt. Can someone explain how to disable it? I remember it was in a thread a couple of years ago. If someone can direct me to the thread, or explain how to do this, it would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

Is there a way to convince you not to disable it? If you share the purpose, may be some one can suggest an alternative.

The switch is in the receiver part of the buckle. One can stick the tongue or modify the wire leading to the switch.

Most mechanics would not touch it as it deals with safety override.

Note: Last time the person who asked similar question was offended when I wrote comments as to why it should not be done.

Salim

 

TURN OFF SEATBELT CHIME:

1) Turn the car on but do not start the engine, keep foot off brake. Cycle your trip reset button until it reads ODO. Turn ignition back off and wait a few seconds.

2) Make sure seatbelt is not fastened.

3) Turn the ignition back on, but do not start the car, keep foot off brake. As soon as you see everything light up, press and hold the trip reset button and do a long 12 second count.

4) Keep your finger on the trip reset button! Fasten your seat belt. As soon as you fasten the seat belt you should see the ODO display go from XXXX miles to "b-on". At that time take your finger off of the trip reset button and press it again. It should cycle to "b-off". Turn off ignition and you are done.


From another source:

Seat belt chime
1. Turn the ignition switch on (without starting car)
2. Press the ODO/TRIP switch until the odometer displays "ODO"
3. Turn the ignition switch off
4. Turn the ignition switch on
5. Press ODO/TRIP switch immediately (within 6 seconds after turning the power switch ON) and hold it down for 10 seconds or more.
6. Continue holding the ODO/TRIP switch and fasten the front passenger's seat belt.
7. Check that the odometer displays either "b-on" or "b-off" (it will be "b-on")
8. Press the ODO/TRIP button to change the display to "b-off".
9. Turn the ignition switch off.

 

The instructions worked perfectly. Thank you for the help. Happy Holidays.

 

Is this for both sides or just the passenger side?

 

Both, as far as I know.

 

That is awesome that someone knows the programming features that well! I still agree that the safety feature should not be disabled. But i have to ask, how did you figure out that technique of disabling? It sounds like a programming thing or something. So if one disables the way described, is that permanent until you follow a re-enabling procedure or reset the ECM?

 

I did not figure it out, it's been out there for years. You can re-activate this feature by going through the same steps.

 

Arniesop---I tried enabling the Seat Belt Chime by using those steps, but no luck on a RX330 from 2004..any other ideas?

Thanks
KC

 

The easy and safe way is to fasten your seat belt. Why would you even consider driving without it?

 

Leave it on its the best way to stay safe. Why would u not want to use it anyways?

 

^^+1, it is a safety feature. You will be thankful one day.

 

hey Arnie I have a 2010 RX is that what you have

Bob

 

Thanks to the directions, I disabled mine, was so annoying when you are late in putting on seatbelt down my long driveway!

 

No. Mine is 2008.