For some people the use of a seat belt is not necessary, the truth is, some Nissan Versa owners only employ their car on private property and at low speeds. Nevertheless, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, although they do not endanger other people by doing so – it is against the law. We will however, only for the first category of people, show you to disable the belt alarm of your Nissan Versa, so that you can drive without wearing your belt. To perform this, o start, we will give you some details to know before considering such a procedure, and secondly, we will show you how to turn off the belt warning of your Nissan Versa/Strong>.
Some details you should certainly know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your Nissan Versa
As we told you in the intro of this content, considering turning off the belt warning of your Nissan Versa is not minor. This alarm is there to remind you to fasten your belt, to be in accordance with the law and not to take unneeded risks. However, if you really want to take this step, you need to know some details that may make you think before you act, here they are:
- It’s evident, but it’s beneficial remembering that driving without a seatbelt is prohibited in most western countries.
- Your Nissan Versa being supplied with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in case there is an accident your airbag may be more dangerous than protective
- Being a safety part, the belt alarm beeper of your Nissan Versa must be functioning , it is linked to airbag detectors, specifically 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 Nissan Versa?
After looking at the various details to consider before considering shutting down the belt warning of a Nissan Versa, we will teach you how to do this action.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your Nissan Versa
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The first and easiest alternative available to you is to buy a belt buckle extension to disable the belt alarm on your Nissan Versa. The special feature of this component is that it enables you to use your belt in spite of anything. Indeed, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to accommodate your belt buckle. However, it is imperative to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s measures, in order that in the event of an accident, it will be as resistant as your original belt buckle. That is why, it is better for you to purchase this belt buckle extension for Nissan Versa from a car parts dealer. With this extension you can choose whether you want to wear your belt or not. You can purchase this extension between 20 and 30 euros.
Use a belt buckle to turn off your Nissan Versa belt alarm
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This option is exclusively reserved for people who do not wish to put on their car belt at all and as a consequence no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their Nissan Versa. You will as a consequence be outlawed and in case of police control you risk taking a fine of hundreds euros and few points on your driving licence. We therefore advise you to do this exclusively if you drive your car on private area. 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 evaluate the width of your buckle and the notch to buy a buckle compatible with the belt receptacle of your Nissan Versa. You will find belt buckles around 10€ on dedicated websites. Remember that as seen in the past 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 Nissan Versa
Finally, the wisest solution to disable the belt alarm on your Nissan Versa. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, but you will need the manufacturer’s guidebook to know the exact procedure, and in general a specialist will be better able to execute this procedure for you. However the majority will be reluctant because of the illegality of the process.
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