2003 Ford Explorer. How do I turn the seat belt chime off?

Kewldood · 10-06-2009, 05:01 PM

I was wondering does anyone know how to turn the seat belt alarm off ????

RaiderKC · 10-06-2009, 05:04 PM

welcome to the site

*rileyrs* · 10-06-2009, 05:14 PM

its easy, wear the seatbelt!

haha but if you dont wanna do that....
on the ranger, all i have to do is click the eject button, and that turns off the alarm until the next start.
or you could always buy a new buckle end, and just leave it buckled in all the time, when you dont actually want the seatbelt on.

those are my only two inputs, sorry i cant help about actually disabling the alarm, someone might be able to though.

**BrooklynBay** · 10-07-2009, 10:56 PM

Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the stock 2002-2005 section. The chime is a reminder to wear the seatbelt, so don't turn it off.

MillerTimeX17 · 10-07-2009, 11:03 PM

dont believe just clickin the buckle will stop it. i think you have to go under the seat and disconnect the sensor. there are a few under there, if you have all power, but trace the wires to the buckle and disconnect. note- it is there for your safety, so might as well use.

*rhauf* · 10-07-2009, 11:25 PM

with most seat belt buzzers, there are two wires going to the seat belt latch, either connect them together, or disconnect them. depending how it's wired one way or the other will tell it you're seat belt is buckled at all times.

...the other way, is to remove the buzzer itself, which is also nice if you like to have you're doors open/key in etc and not have the buzzer going.

RickM · 10-08-2009, 12:03 PM

To disable the "BeltMinder" chime either for one cycle or to turn off completely then go to https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp and download/open the PDF version of your owners manual. For the 2002 model the section, including safety information, starts on page 158.

A friend once described a method for turning the chime off via the keypad. If I have a chance I'll ask if he remembers the steps

alexk · 10-08-2009, 05:00 PM

Why would you want it off? Its there for a reason.

*sport97* · 10-08-2009, 05:09 PM

I always think its best to wear the seat belt. My friends day is overweight and has trouble with seat belts so what he did was go to the junkyard and buy the buckle part and buckled just that part in.

*rhauf* · 10-09-2009, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

Why would you want it off? Its there for a reason.

to me, there's something about being told what to do, told how to take care of myself, which is not appealing. it's sort of big-brother like. i wear my seat belt for safety, not because an annoying buzzer is making me do it. so i can relate to the idea of removing the buzzer.

mikeinri · 10-09-2009, 01:33 PM

As mentioned, the procedure is described in the Owners Manual (at least, it is for my 04).

Mike

jetjockey352 · 12-09-2009, 10:44 AM

Found this in the 'modified' section. Did this to my truck. It's easy and can be reversed.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/.../t-136167.html

jrford · 12-09-2009, 10:52 AM

if you have the message center i thought there was a way to turn it off through it.

dino11 · 12-09-2009, 05:43 PM

I plan on disconnecting mine too. Hate the 'big brother' aspect of so much of things nowadays. I wear my belt bout half the time. Hate hate hate the chime.

alexk · 12-09-2009, 08:13 PM

^Mine just stopped working. I noticed one day when I went to move it in the driveway.

mikbor1 · 12-10-2009, 07:32 AM

I removed the chime itself--It's in the back of the instrument cluster--I wear my seatbelt 100% of the time, but leave my key in the ignition and that's what got to me-

deernet · 12-10-2009, 01:26 PM

There's a way to turn it off through the computer, should be in the owners manual. I remember when my mom got her '02 Taurus she wanted the belt chime turned off, and I read the manual, I'm not sure, but I believe that you had to turn the ignition from the OFF position to the ACC position six times. It's probably different for the Explorers though, it should be in the manual.

Curtis · 12-10-2009, 08:19 PM

ITs in the manual for your explorer - Went through the manual of my 04 and instructions say ....

ignition off
doors closed
headlights off

buckle and unbuckle 3 times ending unbuckled
turn on headlights
turn off headlights
buckle and unbuckle 3 times ending unbuckled
seatbelt light will light for 3 seconds and go off
within 7 seconds buckle and unbuckle seatbelt once more
seatbelt light will flash

worked for me.. did it about 3 yrs ago.

TxStreetRyders · 12-12-2009, 12:53 AM

I hate that damn chime and the belt, i'm going to try ^^^ his method.

yglide123 · 12-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Part of me really thought Curtis was just screwing with us with his 3x seatbelt/headlight/seatbelt etc trick.... but sure enough, it's in the manual on page 115 for my 2003!

Make sure you have the car in the run position first, and you have to wait for the seatbelt light to go away before doing the steps.

I personally have hated that stupid alarm. When launching a boat it's a real pain - you get in and out a lot, and listening to the damned car chime away adds to the frustration! I usually just plug the seatbelt in and sit on top of it.... not anymore!!

10-06-2009, 05:01 PM	#1
Kewldood Wannabe Elite Explorer 2003 UT V8 Explorer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2003 Ford Explorer. How do I turn the seat belt chime off? I was wondering does anyone know how to turn the seat belt alarm off ????

10-06-2009, 05:14 PM	#3
rileyrs Elite Explorer 2002 ranger Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 886 Vehicle Specs	its easy, wear the seatbelt! haha but if you dont wanna do that.... on the ranger, all i have to do is click the eject button, and that turns off the alarm until the next start. or you could always buy a new buckle end, and just leave it buckled in all the time, when you dont actually want the seatbelt on. those are my only two inputs, sorry i cant help about actually disabling the alarm, someone might be able to though. __________________ Riley My Registry My Ranger Build

10-07-2009, 10:56 PM	#4
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,687 Vehicle Specs	Welcome to this forum! I've renamed your thread, and moved it into the stock 2002-2005 section. The chime is a reminder to wear the seatbelt, so don't turn it off. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

10-07-2009, 11:03 PM	#5
MillerTimeX17 Wannabe Elite Explorer Firestone, CO 05 XLT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 490 Vehicle Specs	dont believe just clickin the buckle will stop it. i think you have to go under the seat and disconnect the sensor. there are a few under there, if you have all power, but trace the wires to the buckle and disconnect. note- it is there for your safety, so might as well use. __________________ mods:Full Intake w/ K&N Filter, Electric Fan, FM 50 SUV, 3" Body, 2.5" Truxxx, 16x8 Vision Wheel 375 Warriors, 285/75/16 Cooper Discoverer STTs, 4 pairs of HIDs and full LED Swap, Alpine IXA W407 7" Double Din Touchscreen, Alpine 6.5" components, 2 12" Type R's, 1180w rms total Elite Registry

10-08-2009, 05:09 PM	#9
sport97 Elite Procrastinator connellsville pa 1997 sport SOHC 4.0 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,324 Vehicle Specs	I always think its best to wear the seat belt. My friends day is overweight and has trouble with seat belts so what he did was go to the junkyard and buy the buckle part and buckled just that part in. __________________ CB radio w/ dual whips, Front skidplate, 4 door leaf/aal/shackles/TT, 265/75/16 at's My ex -Vince

10-06-2009, 05:04 PM	#2
RaiderKC Wannabe Elite Explorer Bardstown, Kentucky 97 sport, 99 limited Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 235 Vehicle Specs	welcome to the site

10-07-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
rhauf Elite Explorer Ca '93 and '91 explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,234 Vehicle Specs	with most seat belt buzzers, there are two wires going to the seat belt latch, either connect them together, or disconnect them. depending how it's wired one way or the other will tell it you're seat belt is buckled at all times. ...the other way, is to remove the buzzer itself, which is also nice if you like to have you're doors open/key in etc and not have the buzzer going.

10-08-2009, 12:03 PM	#7
RickM Wannabe Elite Explorer '02 Explorer 4.6 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 376 Vehicle Specs	To disable the "BeltMinder" chime either for one cycle or to turn off completely then go to https://www.fleet.ford.com/maintenan...ls/default.asp and download/open the PDF version of your owners manual. For the 2002 model the section, including safety information, starts on page 158. A friend once described a method for turning the chime off via the keypad. If I have a chance I'll ask if he remembers the steps

10-08-2009, 05:00 PM	#8
alexk Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey 13 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 688 Vehicle Specs	Why would you want it off? Its there for a reason.

10-09-2009, 01:33 PM	#11
mikeinri Wannabe Elite Explorer 04 Explorer, 94 XLT (RIP) Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,007 Vehicle Specs	As mentioned, the procedure is described in the Owners Manual (at least, it is for my 04). Mike

12-09-2009, 10:44 AM	#12
jetjockey352 Wannabe Elite Explorer Oklahoma City, OK 2002 XLS V6 RWD Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16 Vehicle Specs	Found this in the 'modified' section. Did this to my truck. It's easy and can be reversed. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/.../t-136167.html

12-09-2009, 10:52 AM	#13
jrford Wannabe Elite Explorer Birmingham, MI '10 Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,520 Vehicle Specs	if you have the message center i thought there was a way to turn it off through it. __________________ Jim 2010 Mercury Mountaineer Premier, V8 AWD, 15k 2010 Sport Trac Limited, V8 4WD, 55k 2004 EB Quad Buckets V8 AWD, 105k

12-09-2009, 05:43 PM	#14
dino11 Wannabe Elite Explorer Princeton, ky 02 exploder Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 39 Vehicle Specs	I plan on disconnecting mine too. Hate the 'big brother' aspect of so much of things nowadays. I wear my belt bout half the time. Hate hate hate the chime. __________________ 02 explorer 4x4 72 chevy c-10

12-09-2009, 08:13 PM	#15
alexk Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey 13 XLT 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 688 Vehicle Specs	^Mine just stopped working. I noticed one day when I went to move it in the driveway.

12-10-2009, 07:32 AM	#16
mikbor1 Wannabe Elite Explorer Sugarloaf, New York 03 XLT Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs	I removed the chime itself--It's in the back of the instrument cluster--I wear my seatbelt 100% of the time, but leave my key in the ignition and that's what got to me-

12-10-2009, 01:26 PM	#17
deernet Wannabe Elite Explorer Morristown, TN '97 Explorer Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 71 Vehicle Specs	There's a way to turn it off through the computer, should be in the owners manual. I remember when my mom got her '02 Taurus she wanted the belt chime turned off, and I read the manual, I'm not sure, but I believe that you had to turn the ignition from the OFF position to the ACC position six times. It's probably different for the Explorers though, it should be in the manual.

12-10-2009, 08:19 PM	#18
Curtis Wannabe Elite Explorer Orlando, FL 04' and 96' XLT's Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,669 Vehicle Specs	ITs in the manual for your explorer - Went through the manual of my 04 and instructions say .... ignition off doors closed headlights off buckle and unbuckle 3 times ending unbuckled turn on headlights turn off headlights buckle and unbuckle 3 times ending unbuckled seatbelt light will light for 3 seconds and go off within 7 seconds buckle and unbuckle seatbelt once more seatbelt light will flash worked for me.. did it about 3 yrs ago. __________________ Curtis ```````````````````````` 2008 Expedition EL Limited 2004 Explorer XLT 4x4 4.6 1970 Buick GS 455 Silver Mist

12-12-2009, 12:53 AM	#19
TxStreetRyders Wannabe Elite Explorer Dallas,TX 2004 XLT Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	I hate that damn chime and the belt, i'm going to try ^^^ his method.

12-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#20
yglide123 Wannabe Elite Explorer CA 2003 Eddie Bauer 4.6L 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 51 Vehicle Specs	Part of me really thought Curtis was just screwing with us with his 3x seatbelt/headlight/seatbelt etc trick.... but sure enough, it's in the manual on page 115 for my 2003! Make sure you have the car in the run position first, and you have to wait for the seatbelt light to go away before doing the steps. I personally have hated that stupid alarm. When launching a boat it's a real pain - you get in and out a lot, and listening to the damned car chime away adds to the frustration! I usually just plug the seatbelt in and sit on top of it.... not anymore!!