What does the seat belt chime and light mean?

Both the light and the chime are designed to remind you and your passengers that you must buckle your seat belts. The light turns on when you start the car, and as long as you’re all buckled up, it will turn off shortly.

Where is the seat belt warning light located?

As already mentioned, the seat belt warning system is an electrical circuit that is remaining open and triggering the warning. One common place where this circuit is broken is under the seat. Located under the drivers seat, or sometimes the passenger seat on certain vehicles is the airbag and SRS (supplemental restraint system) unit.

Can a seat belt warning light fail a MOT?

The seat belt warning light refusing to go out even when buckled up should not fail an MOT. In order to pass an MOT though, it’s important to ensure that all seat belts are in good working order and that they are free from rips, tears and any signs of wear-and-tear.

What to do if your seat belt light wont go out?

Purchase some electric contact cleaner and spray into the seat belt buckle. Connect and disconnect the seat belt a few times to see if this has done the job. The seat belt warning light refusing to go out even when buckled up should not fail an MOT.

When was the seat belt light and chime invented?

Published on Sep 24, 2013. In this video, I show where the electrical connections of the seat belts are. This may control the chime noise and warning light. Wear your seat belt please. Seat belts were invented in 1885, the modern 3 point seat belt was patented in 1955. In 1970 the first seat belt law in the world was passed in Australia.