The annoying seatbelt reminder gong (can it be changed) - Page 3

switcher · Apr 15th, 2011, 21:15

DYNOSAUR

The seat belt extension stops the ding dong working and puts out the dash lamp any time that it is in use, whether or not the actual seat belt is in use.

Dynosaur · Apr 15th, 2011, 21:52

Thanks for the update.

TiredGeek · Apr 16th, 2011, 13:09

I just don't trust the seatbelt extension thingy in case of an accident. The last thing I need is for the thing to prove faulty as I go through the windscreen....

The seat belt bong does my head in, hated it from new but the stealer said it couldn't be killed. Now it looks like it may be possible with a VCT, I know a man who has one of those, I think I'll give him a call

switcher · Apr 16th, 2011, 20:51

The seat belt extension "thingy" appears well made and I would not use it if I was in any doubt as to ifs safety. I say that as a convinced belt user who used to install them on my cars before there use became compulsory.
For those who wish to silence the ding dong there is a simple remedy.
"Belt up"

JimG · Apr 17th, 2011, 08:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMad

I just fasten my seatbelt.....Simples!

I have to agree. Why go to so much fuss to cancel the alarm when you could just wear your seatbelt?

I don't understand why anyone would not want to wear a seatbelt.

TiredGeek · Apr 17th, 2011, 08:40

I always wear it, but why does the damn thing have to bong 5 times when I start the car?
I want to get in, start up, belt up and go. I want to let the engine tick over for a few seconds before I pull away to let the oil pressure etc sort itself out, I don't need the car to remind me to belt up, I'm in the process of doing that

Also, my drive is about 300 yards long with gates at each end, I'd like to be able to drive it without putting the belt back on.....belt off, belt on, belt off, belt on, belt off, park

(no, electric gates wouldn't work, can't be fitted)

outnumbered · Apr 17th, 2011, 09:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiredGeek

I always wear it, but why does the damn thing have to bong 5 times when I start the car?
I want to get in, start up, belt up and go. I want to let the engine tick over for a few seconds before I pull away to let the oil pressure etc sort itself out, I don't need the car to remind me to belt up, I'm in the process of doing that

Also, my drive is about 300 yards long with gates at each end, I'd like to be able to drive it without putting the belt back on.....belt off, belt on, belt off, belt on, belt off, park

(no, electric gates wouldn't work, can't be fitted)

i have a solution

Dynosaur · Apr 17th, 2011, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimG

I have to agree. Why go to so much fuss to cancel the alarm when you could just wear your seatbelt?

I don't understand why anyone would not want to wear a seatbelt.

I do wear a seat belt, but it may be 30 seconds before I put it on, with reversing, maneouvring, etc - and it's really annoying being bonged at while you're doing all that.

Hope that explains it for for all those who think that anyone wanting to de-bong is the spawn of Be'elzebub himself.

Brendan W · Apr 17th, 2011, 10:28

Apologies for reposting myself but TiredGeek reminded me and gave me a good laugh - always welcome.
Dave Allen did a routine in the 70s about his new talking Volvo.
Door open - went the feminine voice.
OK, I've shut the door
Fasten seatbelt - she insisted.
OK, I've fastened the b&%$*y thing.
Boot open.........
Why did she wait till now to tell me that?

Mark H · Apr 25th, 2011, 12:58

If anyone has driven one of the new Passats with the electronic handbrake, you'll find it won't auto-release unless have your seatbelt on.
Another frustrating feature, along with the bing-bong.

Apr 15th, 2011, 21:52	#22
Dynosaur GoldMember Last Online: Mar 10th, 2016 17:58 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SomewhereInTheSouthOfEngland	Thanks for the update. __________________ S80 D5-S manual (facelift) MY04 (avec V70 driver's seat)

Apr 16th, 2011, 13:09	#23
TiredGeek Master Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2022 20:46 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds	I just don't trust the seatbelt extension thingy in case of an accident. The last thing I need is for the thing to prove faulty as I go through the windscreen.... The seat belt bong does my head in, hated it from new but the stealer said it couldn't be killed. Now it looks like it may be possible with a VCT, I know a man who has one of those, I think I'll give him a call __________________ Defected to BMW. 335d xdrive.

Apr 17th, 2011, 08:40	#26
TiredGeek Master Member Last Online: Sep 29th, 2022 20:46 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leeds	I always wear it, but why does the damn thing have to bong 5 times when I start the car? I want to get in, start up, belt up and go. I want to let the engine tick over for a few seconds before I pull away to let the oil pressure etc sort itself out, I don't need the car to remind me to belt up, I'm in the process of doing that Also, my drive is about 300 yards long with gates at each end, I'd like to be able to drive it without putting the belt back on.....belt off, belt on, belt off, belt on, belt off, park (no, electric gates wouldn't work, can't be fitted) __________________ Defected to BMW. 335d xdrive.

Apr 15th, 2011, 21:15	#21
switcher switcher Last Online: Dec 16th, 2011 22:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rothesay	DYNOSAUR The seat belt extension stops the ding dong working and puts out the dash lamp any time that it is in use, whether or not the actual seat belt is in use.

Apr 16th, 2011, 20:51	#24
switcher switcher Last Online: Dec 16th, 2011 22:17 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rothesay	The seat belt extension "thingy" appears well made and I would not use it if I was in any doubt as to ifs safety. I say that as a convinced belt user who used to install them on my cars before there use became compulsory. For those who wish to silence the ding dong there is a simple remedy. "Belt up"

Apr 17th, 2011, 10:28	#29
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	Apologies for reposting myself but TiredGeek reminded me and gave me a good laugh - always welcome. Dave Allen did a routine in the 70s about his new talking Volvo. Door open - went the feminine voice. OK, I've shut the door Fasten seatbelt - she insisted. OK, I've fastened the b&%$*y thing. Boot open......... Why did she wait till now to tell me that?

Apr 25th, 2011, 12:58	#30
Mark H Member Last Online: Jan 22nd, 2018 12:35 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Buntingford	If anyone has driven one of the new Passats with the electronic handbrake, you'll find it won't auto-release unless have your seatbelt on. Another frustrating feature, along with the bing-bong.

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