seatbelt reminder sound

[dhdaniel]

Is there a process to disable the sound effects on the seat belt alarm?
When your in the truck tinkering, with key on , doors open, listening to the radio its very annoying.

A freinds F-150 supposedly had a procedure to dis able it. just curious

thanks

Dave

 

[Jay FX4]

In my 2004, you can run the truck as long as you like and the seat belt alarm won't sound until you put it in gear. I would try just fastening the seatbelt then unfastening it. Or if you pull up and park somewhere, shut the truck off then restart it. On my ZX2 you could just push the red release button with your finger and it would shut up, but that doesn't work on my Ranger.

 

[flyingbrick]

He's got a manual, it dings no matter what. you can clip the belt into the receptacle, or there is a more permanent method but i don't recommend it do to legalities, (cut the wires to the sensor and it goes away)

 

[Ronv]

switch

I agree with thedisconnecting the wires being very dangerous and do not recommend however if the wires were cut and a switch installed discretely ,in the glove box,under the dash what ever you could have the best of both worlds.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

in the 03 when i push the release button it shuts up

 

[4x4junkie]

There's a procedure to disable that in your owners manual (it's a long and ridiculously arduous procedure buckling and unbuckling the belt and twisting the headlight switch to the point you might need carpal tunnel syndrome treatment, but it is there and you won't need to cut any wires, etc.).
Look under seatbelts and restraints.

 

[Jay FX4]

From the 2004 Ford Ranger Owner's Guide
Deactivating/Activating the BeltMinder Feature

Before following the procedure, ensure that the following conditions are met:
*The parking brake is set
*The gearshift is in Park (auto trans) or neutral (manual trans)
*The ignition switch is in the OFF position
*All vehicle doors are closed
*The driver's safety belt is unbuckled
*The parklamps/headlamps are in the OFF position

Activation/Deactivation procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN (or ON) position. (Don't start the engine)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approx. 1-2 minutes)

*Steps 3-5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated.

3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 3 times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinder warning activation.
4. Turn on the parklamps/headlamps, turn off the parklamps/headlamps.
5. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 3 times, ending with belt unbuckled.

*After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for 3 seconds.

6. Within 7 seconds of safety belt warning light turning off, buckle then unbuckle the belt.

*This will disable Beltminder if it is currently enabled, or enable it if it's currently disabled.

7. Confirmation of disabling Beltminder is provided by the safety belt warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
8. Confirmation of enabling BeltMinder is provided by:

*The safety belt warning light flashing 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
*Followed by 3 seconds with the safety belt warning light off.
*Once again, the safety belt warning light will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds.

9. After receiving confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.