For some people the use of a seat belt is not important, the truth is, some BMW X6 owners only employ their car on private area and at low speeds. However, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, even though they do not endanger other people by doing so – it is against the law. We will however, only for the first category of people, teach you to disable the belt alarm of your BMW X6, in order that you can drive without wearing your belt. To achieve this, o start, we will provide you some information to know before considering such a operation, and secondly, we will show you how to turn off the belt warning of your BMW X6/Strong>.
Some information you might know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your BMW X6
As we told you in the introduction of this document, considering turning off the belt warning of your BMW X6 is not minor. This alarm is there to call to mind you to fasten your belt, to be in accordance with the law and not to take needless risks. Nevertheless, 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 beneficial keeping in mind that driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most western countries.
- Your BMW X6 being equipped with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in case of an incident your airbag may be more harmful than protective
- Being a safety part, the belt alarm beeper of your BMW X6 must be efficient , it is connected to airbag detectors, especially the belt warning beeper of the passenger seat, so be highly cautious during your manipulations
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How do I disable the belt alarm on my BMW X6?
After reviewing the various information to take into account before considering turning off the belt warning of a BMW X6, we will teach you how to accomplish this operation.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your BMW X6
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The first and most effective alternative existing to you is to buy a belt buckle extension to disable the belt alarm on your BMW X6. The particular feature of this part is that it enables you to use your belt in spite of everything. In fact, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to adapt to your belt buckle. Nevertheless, it is imperative to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s standards, to ensure that in the event of an accident, it will be as resistant as your regular belt buckle. That is why, it is better for you to acquire this belt buckle extension for BMW X6 from a car parts dealer. With this extension you can choose whether you want to wear your belt or not. You can find this extension between 20 and 30 euros.
Use a belt buckle to turn off your BMW X6 belt alarm
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This solution is just available to people who do not wish to put on their car belt at all and as a result no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their BMW X6. You will as a result 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 suggest you to do this just if you drive your car on private area. The theory is more or less the same as for the extension, you will be able to acquire a belt buckle that will fit into the receptacle of your belt, which will simulate for the alarm the presence of the belt and therefore not to engage the beep of it. Watch out to measure the width of your buckle and the notch to buy a buckle compatible with the belt receptacle of your BMW X6. You will find belt buckles around 10€ on the internet. Take note that as seen in the past section, without a safety belt an airbag can be very dangerous in the case of an accident.
Use a diagnostic OBD system to disable the belt alarm of your BMW X6
Finally, the wisest strategy to disable the belt alarm on your BMW X6. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, nevertheless you will need the manufacturer’s manual to know the exact technique, and generally a professional will be better able to conduct this operation for you. Even so many of them will be hesitant because of the illegality of the procedure.
To find more tips on the BMW X6, take a look at the BMW X6 category.
