Seatbelt Reminder

[silver3]

Has anyone found out HOW TO to shut the seatbelt reminder noise off without going to the dealer?

[jtallon]

Put the seatbelt on ?

[Natey]

(dark)

[silver3]

Oh yea why didnt I think of that!

[dominoy2k1]

just wondering, why would you want to disable it?

[Qidan]

Put the seatbelt on ?
(laugh) (lol) (bowdown) (yes) (evil) (yippy) (rofl2)

[wongpres]

Here's the TSB. The good news is that it can be done, the bad news is that the permenant solution requires the dealer and they won't do it for liability reasons (i.e. you better think of a very, very good reason before approaching them with this request).

08-002/04 MAZDA3 - SEAT BELT MINDER DEACTIVATION
DESCRIPTION
The seat belt minder is a supplemental warning to the seat belt warning function. This feature provides an additional reminder to the driver that the seat belt is not fastened by an intermittent, audible beep sound and flashing of the seat belt warning light in the instrument cluster.
The seat belt minder can be deactivated either temporarily or over the long term and can be restored again, if the customer wishes. This bulletin outlines the deactivation procedure. (Note: The seat belt warning function is not deactivated.)
The Owner's Manual has been updated to include this information.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Although the belt minder can be deactivated by customer choice, it is recommended the customer to leave it activated as an additional safety feature. Ask them to have it reactivated before selling the vehicle to a new owner too, to get the maximum effect.
TEMPORARY DEACTIVATION
To temporarily deactivate the belt minder, turn the ignition switch to ON, fasten the driver's seat belt for about 2 seconds or longer, then unfasten it within 20 seconds. The belt minder will be deactivated temporarily, until the ignition switch is turned to ON next time. (Temporary deactivation can be cancelled by turning the ignition switch OFF, then ON.)
LONG-TERM DEACTIVATION
To deactivate the belt minder long-term, change the configuration of the Instrument Cluster using WDS.
Identify the vehicle, and make sure the vehicle specification screen appears.
Select "Module Programming" and press tick.
Select "Programmable Parameters" then "Warning Lamps/Chimes" and press tick.
Select "Belt Minder" IC (Instrument Cluster)" then "Disabled" and press tick.
Turn the ignition switch to OFF and press tick.
Verify operation.

[silver3]

Thanks for the info wongpres.

[Protege5 Driver]

disconnect the cable under the drivers seat???

[anarchistchiken]

disconnect the cable under the drivers seat???
That's your pretensioner sensor, and not only will it not disable the seatbelt thing and turn on the airbag light, if you're in a wreck and your insurance finds out it was disconnected, you're fucked. Like, they dont pay for the wreck and they drop you. They really dislike people messing with built in safety features.

[Pheonix]

why does it doing that turn on the airbag light?

[anarchistchiken]

It's a warning. The airbag lighr comes on when there's something wrong with your safety system.

[Mikey444]

WHy would you want it deactivated, just wear your bloody seat belt, it can save your life!

[anthony2558]

if you diconect the wire under the seat it will turn the airbag light on because the air bags a 2nd generation. The airbag system works off of a persons weight. It moderates how fast the bag deploys and at what amount of pressure is used. For instance with the passanger seat, if there is to little weight on the seat then they passanger air bag will turn off I believe if there is less then 85 lbs on the seat maybe less.
Anyway i have tried the seatbelt reminder turn off and I cant get it to work. I've tried in in many combinations and it dosent seem to work. If anyone had some luck let me know.

[Protege5 Driver]

its just a light, not like the ford focus that makes an annoying chime every few seconds until u put the belt on

[bvmazda3]

its just a light, not like the ford focus that makes an annoying chime every few seconds until u put the belt on

Oh, it sure does beep! On the Mazda3, anyway. Which is what Wongpres' post was showing us how to disable. And it's EFFIN' ANNOYING... :D

Mikey, there are valid reasons why someone would want the seatbelt reminder deactivated. I, personally, hate hearing that thing when I'm in a drive-through lineup, or moving my car across a parking lot. Some people just don't like being treated like a mindless ape, being prodded to plug in the belt every few seconds, because A) they can remember to do it on their own, or B) just refuse to wear a seatbelt all of the time.

[Protege5 Driver]

thank god on my protege it just has a light

[jhoak123]

go to page 2-20 of your owners manual wich tells you how to turn it off.

[anthony2558]

have you tried the directions in the manual? Did it work for you? Cause it hasent worked for any of us.

[jhoak123]

it works only until you start the vehicle agian, fi you want it to be long term take it to the dealer.

[italgal02]

I love people who think wearing a seatbelt is a hassle.... I'm an EMT, let me just say I've seen TOO many accidents from people not having their belts on... EVERYONE thinks that you dont wear your seatbelt you fly out the windsheild... of course if your 5'2 100 pounds, but an average man wont fly through it, but they will be impaled between the steering wheel, the airbag, the dash, and your seat. It's downright idiotic not to wear your belt.
I was on a call not so long ago where a 20 yr old man, driving a mazda 6, got rear ended, hit a guard rail, and was not wearing a belt. Hes head literally pulled the shit out of the steering and from the force, his knees went up and banged the steering wheel... he cracked his skulll completely open, broke his top 5 vertebrae and is still in the hospital because of brain swelling....

Long story short and to get to the point of this lecture... CLICK IT, its not that hard, nor embarrassing for all you "tough guys".... Seriously the seatbelt is something everyone needs to wear because their are messed up drivers out there~

Ok im done being a protective over blabbing women... just wear it the beeping will stop!

[C-hatch]

I love people who think wearing a seatbelt is a hassle.... I'm an EMT, let me just say I've seen TOO many accidents from people not having their belts on... EVERYONE thinks that you dont wear your seatbelt you fly out the windsheild... of course if your 5'2 100 pounds, but an average man wont fly through it, but they will be impaled between the steering wheel, the airbag, the dash, and your seat. It's downright idiotic not to wear your belt.
I was on a call not so long ago where a 20 yr old man, driving a mazda 6, got rear ended, hit a guard rail, and was not wearing a belt. Hes head literally pulled the shit out of the steering and from the force, his knees went up and banged the steering wheel... he cracked his skulll completely open, broke his top 5 vertebrae and is still in the hospital because of brain swelling....

Long story short and to get to the point of this lecture... CLICK IT, its not that hard, nor embarrassing for all you "tough guys".... Seriously the seatbelt is something everyone needs to wear because their are messed up drivers out there~

Ok im done being a protective over blabbing women... just wear it the beeping will stop!

agree with her~ if you think its a pain in the ass.. then try in getting in an accident without a seatbelt once. it freaks you out.. (lesson learnd..) if you think its uncool.. get a 3/4 point harness. .tats otta be cool enough~
Peace out..

[anarchistchiken]

I love people who think wearing a seatbelt is a hassle.... I'm an EMT, let me just say I've seen TOO many accidents from people not having their belts on... EVERYONE thinks that you dont wear your seatbelt you fly out the windsheild... of course if your 5'2 100 pounds, but an average man wont fly through it, but they will be impaled between the steering wheel, the airbag, the dash, and your seat. It's downright idiotic not to wear your belt.
I was on a call not so long ago where a 20 yr old man, driving a mazda 6, got rear ended, hit a guard rail, and was not wearing a belt. Hes head literally pulled the shit out of the steering and from the force, his knees went up and banged the steering wheel... he cracked his skulll completely open, broke his top 5 vertebrae and is still in the hospital because of brain swelling....

Long story short and to get to the point of this lecture... CLICK IT, its not that hard, nor embarrassing for all you "tough guys".... Seriously the seatbelt is something everyone needs to wear because their are messed up drivers out there~

Ok im done being a protective over blabbing women... just wear it the beeping will stop!

Thank you.

[jhoak123]

The post was about how to turn off the chime that tells you to put on your seatbelt. Even if it's turned off that dosn't mean it's not going to be worn and nobody realy cares about your personal reasons, or opinions about wearing or not wearing a seatbelt.

[italgal02]

The post was about how to turn off the chime that tells you to put on your seatbelt. Even if it's turned off that dosn't mean it's not going to be worn and nobody realy cares about your personal reasons, or opinions about wearing or not wearing a seatbelt.


yea...to turn off the chime... wear the seatbelt. Easiest most convienent way!

[silver3]

The post was about how to turn off the chime that tells you to put on your seatbelt. Even if it's turned off that dosn't mean it's not going to be worn and nobody realy cares about your personal reasons, or opinions about wearing or not wearing a seatbelt.
Very true! Not Only is the car telling me what to do ,but now other people are trying to also.

[hyck]

screw that! Two days ago the fkn cops took my license for not having my seatbelt on ... (bang)

[Airman Jack]

Very true! Not Only is the car telling me what to do ,but now other people are trying to also.

You wanna drive with no belt? sure, go for it, your call! Just don't wreck your nice Mazda 3 with that same attitude ;)

[uwtriguy]

The beep is good. Now I find myself wearing my belt in every car I jump into by force of habbit. Now that jealous Ford Focus will see me in court instead of in the ground!!!!!

Not wearing a belt..... (drunk) (bike) (butthump) (angel)

[jsmayda]

ok, people I really wanna know how to get rid of it. Just to open my doors parked and JAM!!!!!!!!!!! Does anybody know.

[C-hatch]

just thougth of something.. really stupid way of doing it..
go to the junk yard and then rip one of the old buckle off from the belt.. and then stick it in the slot.. then that would work?!? its a hassle sometimes i guess?

[jhoak123]

Went to the dealer on 10-30-04 and had the chime turned off it took about 15 min, they didn't care why and there is no charge. It would be nice to do it yourself so you don’t have to go to the dealer, but it better than cutting wires.
For all you that will say just where your seatbelt I do I just don’t need to listen to the chime when I’m parked. I also don’t need a computer to tell me that my doors open, or that my headlights are on, but maybe you do. So what dose that say about your mental ability

[Airman Jack]

For all you that will say just where your seatbelt I do I just don’t need to listen to the chime when I’m parked. I also don’t need a computer to tell me that my doors open, or that my headlights are on, but maybe you do. So what dose that say about your mental ability

*lol* chill man, no need to get personal :) because I'm SURE you never forget your lights... thanks to mazda's fancy automatic lights... your flatulence probably has no odour as well ;)

[TomH]

just thougth of something.. really stupid way of doing it..
go to the junk yard and then rip one of the old buckle off from the belt.. and then stick it in the slot.. then that would work?!? its a hassle sometimes i guess?


That's exactly what I did. Go to your local pick-your-own-part salvage yard and get two buckles to plug into the slots beside each front seat. Of course, you probably won't find any Mazda3s at the salvage yard yet, but I found that the buckles from a mid-to-later 90s Contour/Mystique work perfectly.

Also, Silver3's question was "how to shut off the seatbelt reminder", not, "please preach to me because I don't want to wear a seatbelt". I for one don't wear a seatbelt, but that is MY choice, and I'm sure that Silver3 probably feels the same way. Some of you need to worry more about yourselves and less about others! :rolleyes:

[eting_pro5]

It doesn't say anything about our mental ability, it says that we don't have an ego the size the moon that tells us we never make a mistake.



Went to the dealer on 10-30-04 and had the chime turned off it took about 15 min, they didn't care why and there is no charge. It would be nice to do it yourself so you don’t have to go to the dealer, but it better than cutting wires.
For all you that will say just where your seatbelt I do I just don’t need to listen to the chime when I’m parked. I also don’t need a computer to tell me that my doors open, or that my headlights are on, but maybe you do. So what dose that say about your mental ability

[kacykc]

I always wear mine. I feel "naked" without it. The car beeps if I dont put it on, so that alone is enough to drive me into wearing the seatbelt.. But no worry here because I am a big seatbelt advocate myself.

[JimmyT]

You know, it's funny how this thread turned into an argument about wearing or not wearing your seatbelt as it also happened on the the "other" mazda3 forum. I'm sure the initial poster, like me, is responsible and wears the seatbelt everytime he is driving. However, when just moving your car in a parking lot or out of your garage, parking and waiting while the motor is running, etc, that beeping gets annoying if you don't WANT to put your belt on when it's an inconvenience. I came across those situations quite often and finally decided to go to the dealer and have them permanently disable it. At first, the service guy had no clue what I was talking about, but when I said it was mentioned in the manual that it could be done, he didn't waste any time to hook up the computer and shut it down within a minute or so.

I know how important it is to wear a seatbelt as I was almost killed in a head-on collision 12 years ago and like kacy said, I feel "naked" without it. I probably wear mine more than most people. But in those situations where I don't NEED to wear it, that damn beeping was really getting annoying.

JT

[goldwing2000]

Since this has degraded into a pissing match about mental capacity and personal responsibility (in other words, completely off topic), I'm gonna go ahead and shut it down. Should have been done a long time ago.

(locked)

p.s. Airman Jack: U.S. models don't have "fancy automatic lights"