For many people the use of a seat belt is not required, in reality, some Opel Mokka X drivers only use their car on private area and at low speeds. Nevertheless, some other drivers do not want to use the seat belt, even though they do not endanger other persons by doing so – it is against the law. We will however, only for the first category of wners, help you to disable the belt alarm of your Opel Mokka X, in order that you can drive without wearing your belt. To perform this, o start, we will give you some details to know before looking at such a procedure, and secondly, we will reveal to you how to turn off the belt warning of your Opel Mokka X/Strong>.
Some details you should certainly know before you want to disable the belt alarm of your Opel Mokka X
As we told you in the intro of this content, considering turning off the belt warning of your Opel Mokka X is not insignificant. This alarm is there to remind you to fasten your belt, to be in accordance with the law and not to take unnecessary risks. But , if you really wish to take this step, you need to know some details that may make you think before you act, here they are:
- It’s obvious, but it’s beneficial remembering that driving without a seatbelt is criminal in most western countries.
- Your Opel Mokka X being furnished with an airbag, if you don’t have your seatbelt, in case of an accident your airbag may be more dangerous than protective
- Being a safety element, the belt alarm beeper of your Opel Mokka X must be functional , it is linked to airbag detectors, specifically the belt warning beeper of the passenger seat, so be highly careful during your manipulations
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How do I disable the belt alarm on my Opel Mokka X?
After looking at the various details to consider before considering turning off the belt warning of a Opel Mokka X, we will demonstrate how to conduct this task.
Use a belt buckle extension to turn off the belt alarm of your Opel Mokka X
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The first and quickest choice available to you is to purchase a belt buckle extension to deactivate the belt alarm on your Opel Mokka X. The particular feature of this part is that it permits you to use your belt in spite of everything. In fact, it is a belt buckle with a clip on its upper part to fit your belt buckle. But, it is important to know that this product must meet the manufacturer’s specifications, so 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 Opel Mokka X from a car parts dealer. With this extension you can select 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 Opel Mokka X belt alarm
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This option is only reserved for persons who do not want to put on their car belt at all and therefore no longer want to hear the belt alarm beep of their Opel Mokka X. 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 suggest you to do this solely 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 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 Opel Mokka X. You will find belt buckles around 10€ on dedicated websites. Be aware 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 Opel Mokka X
Finally, the wisest tactic to disable the belt alarm on your Opel Mokka X. You can use a diagnostic OBD system to deactivate this alarm, nevertheless you will need the manufacturer’s guidebook to know the exact process, and in most cases a professional will be better able to perform this procedure for you. But a lot of them will be reluctant because of the illegality of the procedure.
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