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Seat Belt Alarm - Can it be disabled?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by smcracraft, Dec 20, 2006.

  1. smcracraft

    smcracraft New Member

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    Hi - can the seat belt alarm be disabled?

    I don't care for this particular "care factor" as I
    religiously fasten my seat belt and insist on same
    for all passenger.

    The alarm is a nuisance.

    Thanks.
     
    #1 smcracraft, Dec 20, 2006
  2. jrmgkia

    jrmgkia Wish I was cycling

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    Just do a search for 'seat belt alarm' and you will find a bunch of posts on how to do this. Please don't consider this rude but next time you might try doing a search before asking a question, because my experience has been that it usually has been answered before and that way you won't have to wait for a reply. Take care. :)
     
    #2 jrmgkia, Dec 20, 2006
  3. daveleeprius

    daveleeprius Heh heh heh you think so?

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smcracraft @ Dec 20 2006, 02:20 PM) [snapback]364725[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, the seat belt alarm can be disabled. Simply fasten your seat belt before you start your car, and you won't hear it.

    Dave
     
    #3 daveleeprius, Dec 20, 2006
  4. Charles Suitt

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    :) jrmgkia is right.

    The "dance" to disable the seat belt alarm is very similar to the procedure to disable the reverse alarm and instructions can be found in PriusChat. Try searching on "reverse" or "seat belt"

    These "dances" are rather strange in nature and it may require several tries before working.
     
    #4 Charles Suitt, Dec 20, 2006
  5. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    It's also documented in the owners manual. At least it was in 2004.
     
    #5 daniel, Dec 20, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smcracraft @ Dec 20 2006, 02:20 PM) [snapback]364725[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, the instructions are here: http://www.evnut.com/prius_beeper_disable.htm

    Let me mimic the others: "I know the answer to your question but I rather use my time to advise you to search"
     
    #6 bugmenot, Dec 21, 2006
  7. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bugmenot @ Dec 21 2006, 03:43 AM) [snapback]364987[/snapback]</div>
    There are probably very few people who "know the answer" of the details or exact location of the details off the top of their head. So, those of us who've addressed this question before would either have to do the search ourselves for the umpteenth time or ask the OP to do it themselves once.


    While I'm certain that the OP appreciates your post with the exact location of the instructions more than the 'do a search' answers, it's a reasonable response to a poster who clearly hasn't tried that himself yet b/c if he/she had they would already know the answer b/c of it's wide availability.



    I think most of us try to be as useful as possible in most cases, but some of these very commonly asked, commonly answered, and widely available questions really do call out for a less direct response.



    Here's a plethora of instructions and info with a very quick google...
    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=P...G=Google+Search
     
    #7 efusco, Dec 21, 2006
  8. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    I'm another one who uses the "buckle up before starting the car" method.
     
    #8 Stev0, Dec 21, 2006
  9. Pinto Girl

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    Sometimes it's good to take the time to search for answers instead of asking for them...not only do you tend to learn lots of other interesting stuff in the process, but one is also better able to judge for oneself the validity of the information by learning more about the source.

    Give a woman a fish; feed her once. Teach a woman to fish; feed her for a lifetime.
     
    #9 Pinto Girl, Dec 21, 2006
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