For some people the use of a seat belt is not required, in fact, some Hyundai Ix20 drivers only utilize their car on private area and at low speeds. Nevertheless, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, though they do not endanger other drivers by doing so – it is against the law. We will nevertheless, only for the first category of drivers, help you to disable the belt alarm of your Hyundai Ix20, so that you can drive without wearing your belt. To accomplish this, o start, we will give you some information to know before looking at such a operation, and secondly, we will show you how to turn off the belt warning of your Hyundai Ix20/Strong>.
Some information you will need to know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your Hyundai Ix20
As we told you in the intro of this article, looking at turning off the belt warning of your Hyundai Ix20 is not minor. This alarm is there to remind you to fasten your belt, to be in agreement with the law and not to take needless risks. But , if you really desire 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 recalling that driving without a seatbelt is prohibited in most western countries.
- Your Hyundai Ix20 being outfitted with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in case there is an incident your airbag may be more dangerous than protective
- Being a security part, the belt alarm beeper of your Hyundai Ix20 must be working , it is linked to airbag detectors, specifically the belt warning beeper of the passenger seat, so be extremely vigilant during your manipulations
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How do I disable the belt alarm on my Hyundai Ix20?
After reviewing the various information to take into account before considering disabling the belt warning of a Hyundai Ix20, we will teach you how to conduct this operation.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your Hyundai Ix20
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The first and quickest option available to you is to find a belt buckle extension to disable the belt alarm on your Hyundai Ix20. The special feature of this component is that it permits you to use your belt in spite of everything. Indeed, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to accommodate your belt buckle. But, it is important to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s requirements, in order that in the event of an accident, it will be as resistant as your original belt buckle. For this reason, it is a better choice for you to purchase this belt buckle extension for Hyundai Ix20 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 Hyundai Ix20 belt alarm
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This approach is just restricted to drivers who do not desire to put on their car belt at all and as a consequence no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their Hyundai Ix20. You will as a consequence 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 do this just if you drive your car on private property. The principle is more or less the same as for the extension, you will be able to purchase 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. Take care to measure the width of your buckle and the notch to buy a buckle compatible with the belt receptacle of your Hyundai Ix20. You will find belt buckles around 10€ by going online. Take note that as seen in the previous section, without a safety belt an airbag can be very dangerous in the event of an accident.
Use a diagnostic OBD system to disable the belt alarm of your Hyundai Ix20
To conclude, the wisest strategy to disable the belt alarm on your Hyundai Ix20. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, however you will need the manufacturer’s guidebook to know the exact technique, and ordinarily a professional will be better able to conduct this operation for you. However the majority of them will be hesitant because of the illegality of the procedure.
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