For a number of people the use of a seat belt is not important, in reality, some Bmw X2 owners only use their car on private place and at low speeds. Nevertheless, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, although they do not endanger other drivers by doing so – it is against the law. We will however, only for the first category of person, teach you to disable the belt alarm of your Bmw X2, in order that you can drive without wearing your belt. To perform this, firstly, we will provide you some information to know before looking into such a procedure, and secondly, we will present to you how to turn off the belt warning of your Bmw X2/Strong>.
Some information you should certainly know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your Bmw X2
As we told you in the introduction of this content, planning on turning off the belt warning of your Bmw X2 is not minor. This alarm is there to call to mind you to fasten your belt, to be in agreement with the law and not to take unnecessary risks. But , if you really wish to take this step, you need to know some information that may make you think before you act, here they are:
- It’s obvious, but it’s worth keeping in mind that driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most western countries.
- Your Bmw X2 being furnished with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in case of an incident your airbag may be more damaging than protective
- Being a safety element, the belt alarm beeper of your Bmw X2 must be functioning , it is linked to airbag detectors, specifically the belt warning beeper of the passenger seat, so be extremely cautious during your manipulations
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How do I disable the belt alarm on my Bmw X2?
After looking at the various information to consider before considering turning off the belt warning of a Bmw X2, we will demonstrate how to conduct this action.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your Bmw X2
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The first and simplest solution available to you is to find a belt buckle extension to deactivate the belt alarm on your Bmw X2. The special feature of this component is that it allows you to use your belt in spite of everything. In reality, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to fit your belt buckle. But, it is fundamental to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s specifications, in order that in the event of an accident, it will be as resistant as your traditional belt buckle. This is why, it is a better choice for you to get this belt buckle extension for Bmw X2 from a car parts dealer. With this extension you can choose whether you want to wear your belt or not. You can buy this extension between 20 and 30 euros.
Use a belt buckle to turn off your Bmw X2 belt alarm
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This solution is only available to drivers who do not desire to put on their car belt at all and therefore no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their Bmw X2. You will therefore be against the law and in case of police control you risk taking a fine of hundreds euros and few points on your driving licence. We therefore recommend you to conduct this just if you use your car on private property. The principle is more or less the same as for the extension, you will be able to get a belt buckle that will fit into the receptacle of your belt, which will imitate for the alarm the presence of the belt and therefore not to engage the beep of it. Take care to evaluate the width of your buckle and the notch to buy a buckle compatible with the belt receptacle of your Bmw X2. You will find belt buckles around 10€ using the web. Remember that as seen in the previous section, without a safety belt an airbag can be very dangerous in case there is an accident.
Use a diagnostic OBD system to disable the belt alarm of your Bmw X2
Finally, the smartest tactic to disable the belt alarm on your Bmw X2. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, nevertheless you will need the manufacturer’s instructions to know the exact process, and in most cases a specialist will be better able to do this procedure for you. Nevertheless the majority of them will be reluctant because of the illegality of the procedure.
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