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Questions tagged [seat-belt]

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How do seat belts function?

How do belts function (work)? A diagram could be useful and a description of how seat belts function. How do you pull the belt? How do you buckle the belt properly?
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How do seat belt pretensioners work?

I was reading another post that had mentioned seat belt pre-tensioners with no explanation of how they function and are activated. From what I understand seat belt pre-tensioners are a one time use device. I'm wondering how they work and as well…
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VW Mk4 Golf/GTI airbag indicator warning light

My 2002 VW GTI MkIV recently had the airbag warning indicator light turn on. The VW dealership wanted to charge around $600 to fix it. They told me the seatbelt latch was at fault because it had an intermittent connection issue, so I bought a new…
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How to install a Low Fuel Light and a Seat Belt Light?

I have a FAW V2. In its dashboard (meter), there is a Low Fuel Light and a Seatbelt Light, but they do not light up. While investigating why they weren't lighting up, I discovered that the FAW V2 does not have the mechanisms to detect these…
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Stuck seatbelt on a 1998 Plymouth Breeze

I have a 1998 Plymouth Breeze that has a drivers seat belt that is stuck so that in does not roll out so that it can be used but it does not roll back in either, it's just stuck extended part way. Does anyone know of any way to loosen the belt or is…
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How to unlock seat belts on Toyota Land Cruiser 200

I heve Toyota Land Cruiser 200 (2008 year). After hard braking the passengers seat belt get locked by belt tensioner for some reason (there was no passenger) and I can't get it unlocked. The seat belt is in the lowest possible position so it is…
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Where's my seat belt buckle?

I'm driving a 2018 Hyundai I10. It's got three seats in the back, each with a seatbelt. But I can't find the middle seatbelt's buckle (not the tongue — I've found that — but the socket for it). Obviously I've looked between the seats and their…
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How do I install a shoulder belt if it already has a lap belt?

Have a classic car with a bench that only has a lap belt. Instead of replacing the whole belt system (newer 3 point seat belt), are there any options to install just the upper body restraint, in addition to what is already there? Or is this a…
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[Toyota avalon 1995]How to disable the seat belt chime?

So my mom has a Toyota Avalon 1995 and it's been having problem with the seat belt chime. I would say the chime stays on all the time even after the car is locked, the chime is also on when the car is off as well. I've checked and removed any heavy…
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How to add a rear bench seat to a Chevy Express cargo van?

I have a 2003 Chevy Express cargo van (3500 long wheel base) that I need to add a rear bench seat to. This van is replacing an older passenger van of the same type that is currently being used for work purposes (the old van has over half a million…
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How to disable the seat belt alarm on a 2011 Tacoma?

I do a lot of slow driving with multiple stops on trails and farm roads and the seat belt alarm becomes very annoying. I attempted the following steps to disable the beeping, but they didn't work. I couldn't find any other different instructions…
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Is is possible to fit an extra seat belt into a 1998 Suzuki Wangon R+?

I have a Suzuki Wagon R+ from '98 and there are only 2 seat belts on the rear but space enough to accommodate at least 3 (skinny) people. Can you recommend me any good practice advice on fitting an extra middle belt? What parts would I need to look…
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Can I decrease the sensitivity of my seat belt "person detector"?

Any time I put something - as light as 10 pounds in my passenger seat, my seat belt alarm goes off in my 2007 Pontiac Vibe. To avoid the VERY annoying beeping, I usually end up buckling up my backpack. It's a pain. Is there anything I can do to make…
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'99 Audi A4 seat belt warning sign

I've had this seat belt warning light on my dash for a few weeks now. My dealer says the wiring to my driver seat is gone and replacing it could cost close to 800 USD. Is there a better option?
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Unplugging seat belt sensor Golf 6 plus 2010

I have a Golf 6 plus 2010 and recently the 'no seat belt alert' for the driver has been popping erroneously, usual when there is a bump in the road or a sharp turn. I can't send my car in service just yet. I can however in a few weeks. Some one…
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