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Dealer: Disabling the seat belt chime is now illegal?
I stopped by Toyota today to have them disable the seat belt chime. The service manager came over and told me that (two weeks ago apparently
![]() Has anyone else heard this? I always wear my belt, but my god can it be annoying if you're maneuvering around the driveway, or have something heavy on the passenger seat. Thanks all! |
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I doubt that it's a new law if a law at all but it wouldn't surprise me if they wouldn't do it just because it's not good taste. I think that I'd be a little reluctant to disable a seatbelt chime in this "sue happy" country. Remember the guy who won a million dollar lawsuit for hot coffee at McDonald's?
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That is sort of what I was thinking. I would have rather him said "I don't feel comfortable doing it" instead of lying about a law (if he did lie).
I'll try the other local dealer. |
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I believe the answer is that the buzzer must be working for the car to pass inspection.
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Why would a new car have to pass inspection? Emissions inspection(s) that I know of, do not check for things like that. I can't imagine an inspector would even know whether or not a car had a seatbelt chime unless, when he punches in the VIN, it told him to check for the chime. The chime isn't critical anyhow...as far as I know, inspectors are looking for things that affect "the other guys" if you will. Items such as horn, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, blinkers etc. Seat belt chime to merely remind you to put your belt on?....I doubt it BUT I have seen stranger things.
Schleppy, I agree with you...if he in fact lied. Just tell me you aren't comfortable...that is cool. I don't think that anybody enjoys being lied to. |
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If it is a law, it would be listed here...
GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS - CHAPTER 90. MOTOR VEHICLES AND AIRCRAFT possibly here (but it may be in another area of the code): Chapter 90: Section 7. Brakes, braking systems, mufflers, horns, lights, audible warning systems, and other equipment; compliance with safety standards; stickers and emblems: Quote:
So the talk about it being a law might be BS; but most likely the dealership's lawyers are the ones who are telling them not to do it! Cheers! M2 |
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"Audible warning system", in my mind at least, is the horn. So far as I know seatbelt chimes aren't mandatory yet. My 07 Ranger didn't have one.
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I bought my 08 3dr hb from Vann York Toyota in High Point, NC. I have had it for 9 months. Last week I got the oil changed and just happened to think to ask the person at the service desk about turning off the seat belt noise maker. He said it can't be done since "it is integrated into the system". I don't think he could pass a polygraph test. If something is made to make noise, there is a way to shut it up.
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not to hate on your reply BUT what mechanic while doing an inspection checks the seat belt chime?
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Wrong, Hard Time, and I would suggest you go back and tell him he is wrong. He can't stop it altogether, it will still beep 5 times, then shut up. It is done off the readout, and the on-off option is clear. Switch it off.
The light will still flash, big deal. It will still beep a few times, big deal. The guy is talking through his rectal orifice. |
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why don't you guys just find the buzzer, and wrap it around couple layers of tape ?
or rip it off for that matter? _I_ would keep it, because it is also the reminder for the lights on and key in ignition chime. |
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The chime that really annoys me is the one that goes off when the key is inserted (but not turned) and you open the driver side door.
I went to my dealer today and showed them in the manual where it says the chimes can be disabled. They were able to disable the seatbelt chime, but they said they couldn't disable the one I mentioned above. |
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Retard
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Yeah, I agree, and his breath was kind of "offal"..... ![]()
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