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When your factory seat belt alarm won’t turn off or is dinging for no reason, it can sure become a nuisance. If you want to get rid of the seat belt alarm when you’re getting your wallet out at a drive-thru or sitting in a parked car, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll tell you the best ways to disable a seat belt alarm fast, either through the vehicle itself or with a seat belt stopper.
Things You Should Know
- Turn your car on, then shut it off again. Buckle your seat belt, then turn the key halfway. Then, disable the alarm by quickly buckling and unbuckling 3 times.
- If you don’t plan on using the seat belt, use a seat belt clip to buckle it in.
- Or, use a seat belt extender to buckle in if you do want to use the seat belt.
Steps
Resetting the Seat Belt Alarm
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1Start your car, then immediately shut it off again. With your car in park and your seat belt off, insert your key into the vehicle and turn it on, then immediately turn the key to turn the car back off again. This starts the sequence to reset the alarm in most cars.[1]
- This sequence will disable a seat belt alarm in most vehicles, but not all of them. If you try these steps and they don’t work, check your user manual for specific instructions.
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2Buckle your seat belt and turn the key to the “on” position. With your car still in park, click the seat belt into the buckle. Then, turn your key about halfway so your car’s dashboard lights up but the engine doesn’t turn over.[2]Advertisement
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3Unbuckle and buckle back in 3 times. Keep an eye on the seat belt light on your dashboard. Once it turns off, quickly unbuckle and buckle back in 3 times to reset the alarm.[3]
- In order for this to work, you need to move fast! Try to do this step within 10 seconds.
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4Turn the car back off. Either turn your key or press your engine button. When you do this, you’ll probably hear a “ding” to indicate that your seat belt alarm is off.[4] When you turn your vehicle back on, there will be no more alarm!
- The seat belt light on the dashboard will still come on, but your car won’t ding.
- Typically, disabling the alarm will last for multiple trips. If the alarm ever comes back on, you can follow the same steps to turn it back off again.
Installing a Seat Belt Alarm Stopper
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1Get an unattached seat belt clip if you don’t plan to use the seat belt. An unattached seat belt clip will stop the seat belt alarm, but you won’t be able to use the seat belt anymore. To use one, simply insert it into the seat belt clip like you would the actual seat belt.
- Remember that driving without using a seatbelt is very dangerous, and against the law in most areas. These clips are great to put into unused seat belts that aren’t being used on drivers or passengers.
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2Purchase an extender if you plan to use the seatbelt. The other stopper option, called an extender, is a piece that clips into the receptacle, but also provides an additional receptacle so that you can use your seat belt without removing the alarm stopper. If you plan on using the seat belt in the future, get an extender with a seat belt receptacle that will stop the seat belt alarm.[5]
- Be sure to buy a seat belt extender that fits snugly inside of your seat belt. That way, it will still be safe enough to use.
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3Install the seat belt alarm stopper or seat belt clip. Make sure that your stopper fits your seat belt receptacle by listening for an audible “click” noise. Then, simply click the stopper or clip into your receptacle to get rid of that annoying alarm sound.
Community Q&A
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QuestionCan a seat belt cause the airbag light to always be on?
Community AnswerYes. To verify if they're connected, try looking under your seat. The connector for the seat belt lock will often be a bright color, and if you see it, that means it's connected to the airbags. However, not all car models will have this feature. If you're not sure, take your car to the dealership or ask your manufacturer.
Warnings
- In most states, it is illegal to drive without a seat belt.[6] Always wear a seat belt while the vehicle is in motion.⧼thumbs_response⧽
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OkKisM5Fo4&t=88s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OkKisM5Fo4&t=107s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS7PKBXlxkY&t=83s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FS7PKBXlxkY&t=92s
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plh319rvf8I&t=648s
- ↑ https://www.mass.gov/doc/chapter-3-safety-first-0/download
About This Article
To stop a seat belt alarm from going off, you can purchase a seat belt alarm stopper at a scrap yard or from the manufacturer. One option is to buy an unattached clip that is inserted into the seat belt receptacle and will stop the alarm from going off. The other is an extender that provides an additional seat belt receptacle, which allows the user to fasten their seat belt while stopping the alarm. To disable the alarm without cutting any wires, check the car’s user manual for instructions or ask your reseller to disable it using software. For more tips on stopping your seat belt alarm safely, read on!
