Seat belt alarm - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

mrc59 · 07-21-2009, 10:55 AM

Every time I carry a passenger, the seat belt alarm and light won't quit. I found out today that if you press on the passenger side clip, the light will go off. And there is a slight spring-loaded feel to this. Is there a decent fix to be sure that the light/alarm goes off when my passenger is properly belted in? Thanks!

forestacademy · 07-21-2009, 11:23 AM

If the belt is in the buckle the alarm should be off. This is the first I have heard of this malfunction. Call your dealer. At the very least, they should hear from you about it. At the most, take it in and have them fix it.

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John_H · 07-21-2009, 11:24 AM

Sure! Since you can easily reproduce the problem, take it to your Smart Center for a warranty repair.

fpage77 · 07-21-2009, 06:54 PM

I've never had the alarm go off when my passenger seat was used. I would take it to your nearest dealer spoon.

**jimvw57** · 07-21-2009, 09:12 PM

A simple fix for the dealer, but leave the spoon at home.

(sorry, couldn't resist)

mrc59 · 07-22-2009, 07:10 AM

Thanks folks. To the dealer I go!

heatherlee · 07-24-2009, 01:18 PM

omg these are so annoying i had a watermelon in my passenger seat once and the dang alarm would not shut up

John_H · 07-24-2009, 01:39 PM

You should have - and I am serious - belted the watermelon in. You'd have less chance for a Gallagher moment if you had to brake suddenly.

mrc59 · 07-24-2009, 01:46 PM

Very good! SPLAT. It's a balance for the automakers: kid seat or watermelon? Are you saying my kid is fat????

John_H · 07-24-2009, 01:59 PM

Are you saying my watermelon is fat????