DIY How To Disable Seatbelt Chime

[CarGuy11]

Short video on how to disable persistent seatbelt chime. Repeat process to enable again. Passenger seat will need same process if you wish to disable that seat.

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[MuckyMach-e]

Curious as to why you would want to do this, unless you’re a secret service agent protecting the president and need to get out quickly? I get rid of the chime by putting my seatbelt on and it gives an additional benefit of saving my life in an accident. Win, win.

 

[HuntingPudel]

I don’t find it annoying at all. It’s definitely better than the buzzers from the ‘70s. I have always gotten in, fired up, and fastened my harness.

 

[Murse-In-Airy]

As much as I hate noise… this one is staying. If only we could make it a buzzer for the sake of @HuntingPudel ’s PTSD.

 

[Kmp14]

We always buckle up, but the chime is annoying when we take a moment, I might do this, thanks!

 

[jdhzzz]

My preferred pattern:
* get in
* start car
* put on seat belt
Eliminating the chime would make that a lot nicer. Since it is reversible, I'll do it.

 

[sci_goat]

My family is also fastidious about buckling up, but even so, I find the Mach-E reminder annoying. It has to do with the the sound they chose (ba-Dum, ba-Dum, ba-Dum!) , the loudness of it, and its sensitivity. It doesn't give you any grace period, and will even sound if you are stopped (contrary to what the manual promises). I will get multiple notices on the dash that I have to click through and it is annoying. I think I'd be less aggravated if they chose a more neutral tone for the alert.

 

[hartmms]

Here in Phoenix during our 20+ days of 110+, the #1 priority when getting in the car is to start it up for the AC. I ain't got no time to put the seatbelt on before pushing start.

My 2010 Mazda speed 3 and 2018 Ram 2500 don't nag you about the seatbelt until the vehicle starts moving. I prefer that method.

I guess one could argue that is too late as you don't want people futzing with the seatbelt while rolling down the road.

I just watched the video. I'm confused. Are there 2 different seatbelt reminders? The 8 chime after pushing start AND the beeps when going above 5mph without your belt on? I found the 8 chime doesn't happen when i fasten the seatbelt before pressing start. I hate the 8 chime on startup.

 

[hartmms]

Ok, I performed the sequence. It seems to only disable the beeping when the car is in motion. What I really wanted was to disable the chime (do-do-do) that happens 8 times when the car is started when you don't have your seatbelt buckled. I guess I'll have to look into if this can be disabled in FORScan.

 

[MyLittlePony2022]

@CarGuy11 Thanks for the video and for providing us with the option of doing this mod. I read the manual and simply missed this. I am going to do this and remove the noise.

I ALWAYS wear a seat belt. In fact, I don't know any alive that does not wear one. Why do I need more noise in my life and something to remind me to do what I do instinctively. I can see why others would want to have the reminder, but not for me.

Remember those old days of the doors open, speakers blasting and sitting drinking beer. I used to take out the door ding relay. I hated hearing the ding ding of the car if you left the door open. Duh I have the door open. That is as useful as the sticker on the hair dryer telling you not to use it in the shower.

 

[Naren]

Ok, I performed the sequence. It seems to only disable the beeping when the car is in motion. What I really wanted was to disable the chime (do-do-do) that happens 8 times when the car is started when you don't have your seatbelt buckled. I guess I'll have to look into if this can be disabled in FORScan.

Any luck for removing 8 times chimes ?
its really annoying me.

 

[hartmms]

I never looked for any more settings. Either the car dings less now with OTA or I just got used to it.

 

[hartmms]

I just realized I was able to turn off the seatbelt chime reminders. I think it was some seatbelt module setting changed from North America to Europe. Search the forum for that and you'll probably find it.

 

[CarGuy11]

Ok, I performed the sequence. It seems to only disable the beeping when the car is in motion. What I really wanted was to disable the chime (do-do-do) that happens 8 times when the car is started when you don't have your seatbelt buckled. I guess I'll have to look into if this can be disabled in FORScan.

It only chimes 4 times when the car is started. Don't remember 8 but mine has been inactivated for a while.

 

[Jimrpa]

I have a foolproof method of disabling the chimes. It works perfectly every times, doesn’t require FORScan, FDRS, oddball incantations at midnight. here are the steps:
1. Enter car.
2. Fasten seat belt. (Ensure any other passengers have also fastened their seat belts).
3. Press the Start button.
Enjoy the blissful silence

You’re welcome.

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