04redmach1 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 This buzzer is getting on my damn nerves. Anyone no how to turn it off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nevermind, I think I got it taken care of. That was getting on my nerves. If you want to know how let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just a question, was it on while you were wearing the seatbelt?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Naw, just when not wearing it. Damn thing was annoying as hell though. I don't wear my seat belt and I was about ready to yank the damn buzzer or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerbright Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 The easiest way is to wear your seatbelt. Plus we don't want to lose a member of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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04redmach1 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I don't trust seat belts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Update, I did not un-activate the buzzer. So I am going to go by dealership and get this taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevoice Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 You should have some conversations with others that didn't trust seat belts as you say. I think they may have some better advice for you rather than deactivating the alarm. That's only if they can still communicate or are alive! Just wear it, it may just save your life dude ;-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty77 Posted November 24, 2009 Report Share Posted November 24, 2009 I don't trust seat belts. And take your chances with some of the idiots on the road? I trust the belts a lot more than I trust the doofus in the lane next to me who is on his cell phone and shaving-while-driving in rush hour traffic. Like motorcycles, it's not your own driving that you need to worry about, it's everyone else on the road. A co-worker got hit head-on while driving to work at 3am by some girl high on drugs. He tried to avoid her at the last minute and she clipped him in the drivers fender/door area at roughly 60 mph, and separated the front corner of the bed from the frame. He was driving a fullsize pickup and suffered 4 broken ribs, a concussion, and took 13 stitches to his head despite wearing his belt and the airbag. Looking at the wreck you never would have guessed he was able to call 911 himself. I used to work on a rescue ambulance and have cut more than a few folks out of wrecks and I've seen a huge increase in the severity of injuries to those not restrained. Even with the airbag you'll bounce off of a few things (usually the A-pillar) in an accident. The evidence that they work and save lives is overwhelming, and you may only get one chance to learn the hard way, but in the end it is your choice. Stay safe and keep the shiny side up! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Until they malfunction and you are burned to death or drown. I perfer to move freely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty77 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Until they malfunction and you are burned to death or drown. I perfer to move freely. As a rescuer, we used to carry seatbelt cutters for this "emergency" and I NEVER had to use one, nor have I known anyone that has. The release mechanism ALWAYS worked. Not to say that it won't happen, but your chances of being thrown from a car in a rollover are much greater. The outcome for passengers that leave the vehicle, whole or in part, during a rollover event are rarely good. Up here in the northeast, we already had one icing event this fall where I saw 9 accidents on my 1:20 commute to work, 4 of them were upside down. I log 45k-50k miles a YEAR, so my risks of having a crash are far greater than most. I hedge my bets that the only sure way to get home to my 2 kids is to wear the seatbelt. That, and it's the law in Mass and Conn. They even set traps on off-ramps in CT and pull you over then and there for your ticket - $50 plus "unsafe driver points" for your insurance. OUCH! Back on topic, I know my F-150 has a procedure written in the manual to turn the warning chime off, and you can do one or both front seats. I didn't see one in the Journey's manual, but may have missed it. Does anyone know if such a procedure exists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I have looked, but not seen. Buddy of mine burnt to death and cause was seatbelt locked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhareFred Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've been a firefighter/paramedic in Chiicago for almost 30 years now. Been to a couple of crashes in my time. I can count on one hand, with fingers left over, how many times not wearing a seatbelt saved someone. Maybe 3 times, so yes it does happen. Personally I feel if you don't want to wear a belt thats up to you, it should be your choice. Don't use my tax dollars to support your paralized body if you won't wear one. My choice. Me, and everyone I know and love wears the belt in my car and I don't care how they feel about it. My car, my rules. Your car, your rules. With me now off my soapbox (thank you for enduring) I don't think your dealer can leagally shut off the buzzer (the whole NHTSB thing). It used to be a little relay buzzer thing that plugged into the fuse box, but now is intergrated into the computer (I think). Of course there are ways around everything. Should you choose not to belt up, may your journeys ALWAYS be safe. Happy Thanksgiving to All! PS: I am not wanting to start a war about government control, etc. I am simply stating what I know as facts. Thanks for listening! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You are right, my choice :cough: with democraps in office not much can we really choose :cough: Whew sorry about that my throat is acting up. But yes they can turn it off due to someone like a farmer who is in and out of truck a lot, or they would loose some sales for sure. I myself do a lot of shows with car audio and the buzzer isn't very attractive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLF Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 as an EX- UK firefighter, i too saw many a road traffic accident.... however , and not wishing to en-flame (pun intended) the discussion any further, i DO NOT WEAR a seat belt, and in the UK ,you have to have a medical reason NOT to wear one, and have a certificate to prove so ( or the Police fine you) .. i have the medical certificate, why... because my spine was damaged by a driver doing a "U" turn on the motorway (Highway/Freeway) when i was passing at 70mph, and i "T" boned the madman!!!!! and it was the seatbelt , that caused my injuries... vertibrae 3,4,5,6 & 7 damaged , fractured ribs, and a couple of other broken bones... and if it was not for a kind and brave police officer, who cut the belt(WHICH HAD LOCKED/JAMMED) and dragged me out, i would be have been TOAST long ago....not just toasted legs.... but that was over 20 years ago now.. and i still can not wear a belt, as the motion of the belt stopping me, would possibly paralyse me from the neck down, ok i can colide with the windshield, but hey! i don't have great looks , so i am not worried there..LOL! and yes the seat belt alarm drove me mad,(we get the "Bing" noise in the UK) , so had my dealer de-activate it... nice and quiet now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04redmach1 Posted November 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2009 I know what ya mean bud, I have SI Dysfunction and L2 L4 issues myself. I have to adjust myself regularly, another reason seatbelts do not help me at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Warthawg Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 YOU COULD TRY THIS 1. With all doors closed, and the ignition switch in any position except ON or START, buckle the drivers seat belt. 2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, (engine does not need to be running). Wait for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn off and then proceed to the next step. NOTE: You must perform the following steps within 60 seconds of turning the ignition switch to the ON position. 3. Unbuckle the drivers seat belt, allow the seat belt to retract, and then re-buckle the drivers seat belt at least three times, ending with the seat belt buckled. NOTE: Watch for the Seat Belt Reminder Light to turn on while the seat belt retracts and turn off while rebuckling the seat belt. It may be necessary to completely retract the seat belt each time. 4. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position. A single chime will sound to signify that you have successfully completed the programming. The BeltAlert can be reactivated by repeating this procedure. NOTE: When the BeltAlert is deactivated, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will continue to illuminate as long as the drivers seat belt is unbuckled/retracted. AND STILL WEAR YOUR SEATBELT Marcus Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcedintoit Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 warthawg FTW. thanks, mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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