Are seatbelt buckles covered under warranty?
Most warranties don’t cover repairs to the interior of a car, unless they stem from a vehicle fault. For example, if the seat belt stops working in normal use, virtually all automotive warranties will cover the replacement or repair of the seat belt.
Why is it important to wear a safety belt or seatbelt even if your vehicle has an airbag?
To hold your body inside the car. When a collision occurs, the car stops very quickly. If you are not wearing a seat belt, you may sustain an even worse injury. Seat belts will allow for a more gradual stop, keeping you restrained. To keep your body in the car and in the right position for airbag cushioning.
Can a seat belt pretensioner be rebuilt with myairbags?
MyAirbags is able to rebuild seat belt pretensioners when they have been ripped, torn, cut, do not function properly, or perhaps are simply old and dirty. In addition, MyAirbags can also change the seat belt webbing strap to a custom color for those interested in improving the overall look of their vehicle’s interior.
How to fix the seat belt pretensioner light?
17) Plug the yellow connectors together reconnecting the pre-tensioner to the car. I rigged it up so I could plug in the seat while it was sitting outside next to the door.
Why is the seat belt pretensioner so important?
Since the seat belt pretensioner may be the most significant component of your vehicle in regards to safety, it is important to have somewhat of an understanding of this life saving device. A seat belt pretensioner is a part of the seat belt system that locks the seatbelt in place in the event of a crash.
Do you have to wear seat belts with air bags?
Sorry but no. Air bags are called supplemental restraints by manufacturers because they don’t want customers to think the belts are not useful. FMVSS 208 is specifically written so crash tests are performed without seat belts. This doesn’t mean belts are not useful. They are and I always wear mine.
17) Plug the yellow connectors together reconnecting the pre-tensioner to the car. I rigged it up so I could plug in the seat while it was sitting outside next to the door.
Sorry but no. Air bags are called supplemental restraints by manufacturers because they don’t want customers to think the belts are not useful. FMVSS 208 is specifically written so crash tests are performed without seat belts. This doesn’t mean belts are not useful. They are and I always wear mine.
What is the code for the seat belt pretensioner?
5) My code was table 10, code 02 which is drivers side pre-tensioner. 6) Start by disconnecting the battery. 7) Disconnect the under seat connector freeing the seat from the wiring harness.
Can you leave the seat belt attached to the seat?
If you have a sedan you can leave the seat belt attached to the seat. I set the seat just outside the door. 12) Remove the wiring harness from the pre-tensioner. 13) Remove the wiring harness plug from under the seat by pressing the two clips on either side to release it, the slide it back.