08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying

shiftonthefly · 03-26-2008, 09:15 AM

hey guys... Found some threads on other year model STI's, but I was wondering if anyone has disable the seatbelt warning on the 08'. This is SOOO annoying. I frequently drive very short distances without my seatbelt and this thing drives me nuts. Also, sometimes I have my dog riding shotgun...

Do we have to take it do the dealer?

TheHammer · 03-26-2008, 09:19 AM

Have you tried the method used on past models?
I know this method worked like a charm on the 06 sorry I cant spit on the 08 though.
I would at least try it.

Good luck!

I agree it was VERY annoying for me as well.

**Josh@EpicSpeed** · 03-26-2008, 09:29 AM

The old method worked on my '08 as well.

shiftonthefly · 03-26-2008, 09:33 AM

Thanks guys. Gonna go try it now!

***solovus*** · 03-26-2008, 09:33 AM

Why don't you just wear your seatbelt?

slidesear · 03-26-2008, 09:35 AM

I think it's something like:

Unlock with remote.

Open drivers side door.

Sit down.

Turn car on.

Put seat belt on.
(It's not a permanent fix though, you have to do it every time

)

HRCboy · 03-26-2008, 09:53 AM

old method worked for my 08

pwn · 03-26-2008, 11:09 AM

wear your seatbelt...weetodd

shiftonthefly · 03-26-2008, 11:12 AM

i'm too hardcore for my seatbelt

i hit up a 7-11 everyday before I go to the gym and it's 3 blocks away. sometimes I just like to roll without one. I'm good about putting my seatbelt on when needed, I dont need a chime ringing in my ear.

Directions worked perfectly. Thanks again

MEXSTIMPREZA · 03-26-2008, 11:20 AM

Old method???

shiftonthefly · 03-26-2008, 11:23 AM

MEX: From STARGAZER:

1. Turn the ignition to ON. The engine should be off.
2. Within 30 seconds, insert the buckle in and out 20 times. You can hold the release button down if you like. Just make sure to remove the buckle all the way so that it "registers" in and out.
3. The next time you start the engine, you'll get the initial seatbelt chime, but it won't give you the continual warnings afterwards. You should notice right away that after the initial seatbelt chime, the seatbelt light will turn off and no longer flash.

akak1997 · 03-26-2008, 11:40 AM

SirMattieP · 03-26-2008, 11:46 AM

Thats so coool!!! Like who figures that out lmaoo, But ^^^ thats for sure.

***solovus*** · 03-26-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftonthefly

i'm too hardcore for my seatbelt

i hit up a 7-11 everyday before I go to the gym and it's 3 blocks away. sometimes I just like to roll without one. I'm good about putting my seatbelt on when needed, I dont need a chime ringing in my ear.

Directions worked perfectly. Thanks again

It must be great to be invincible during that short drive. I unfortunately have to wear a seat belt during my short trips because I am still frail and vulnerable when attacked by 2 ton pieces of road shark.

DrPhyzx · 03-26-2008, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftonthefly

MEX: From STARGAZER:

1. Turn the ignition to ON. The engine should be off.
2. Within 30 seconds, insert the buckle in and out 20 times. You can hold the release button down if you like. Just make sure to remove the buckle all the way so that it "registers" in and out.
3. The next time you start the engine, you'll get the initial seatbelt chime, but it won't give you the continual warnings afterwards. You should notice right away that after the initial seatbelt chime, the seatbelt light will turn off and no longer flash.

This thread is sad. Is this really easier than wearing a seat belt? I do enough dangerous things that are really fun that making my life more risky by doing stupid things like not wearing a seat belt seems like a waste.

03-26-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
shiftonthefly Junior STI Driver Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: right pedal Location: Dallas Posts: 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying hey guys... Found some threads on other year model STI's, but I was wondering if anyone has disable the seatbelt warning on the 08'. This is SOOO annoying. I frequently drive very short distances without my seatbelt and this thing drives me nuts. Also, sometimes I have my dog riding shotgun... Do we have to take it do the dealer? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-26-2008, 09:19 AM	#2
TheHammer Professional STI Racer Car: 06 WRB STI Fav Mod: Volk Racing RE30 (Diamond Black) Location: Flotsam and Jetsam Posts: 645 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying Have you tried the method used on past models? I know this method worked like a charm on the 06 sorry I cant spit on the 08 though. I would at least try it. Good luck! I agree it was VERY annoying for me as well.

03-26-2008, 09:29 AM	#3
Josh@EpicSpeed Authorized Vendor Car: '08 RallyCross STI Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying The old method worked on my '08 as well.

03-26-2008, 09:33 AM	#4
shiftonthefly Junior STI Driver Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: right pedal Location: Dallas Posts: 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying Thanks guys. Gonna go try it now!

03-26-2008, 09:33 AM	#5
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,174 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying Why don't you just wear your seatbelt?

03-26-2008, 09:35 AM	#6
slidesear Junior STI Driver Car: 2007 Sti WRB Fav Mod: STAGE DOS! Location: SoCal Posts: 117 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying I think it's something like: Unlock with remote. Open drivers side door. Sit down. Turn car on. Put seat belt on. (It's not a permanent fix though, you have to do it every time)

03-26-2008, 09:53 AM	#7
HRCboy STI Driver Car: 08 STI and 07 R6 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 214 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying old method worked for my 08

03-26-2008, 11:09 AM	#8
pwn Senior STI Driver Car: WRB 08 STI Fav Mod: Only one - Cobb AP Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 350 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying wear your seatbelt...weetodd

03-26-2008, 11:12 AM	#9
shiftonthefly Junior STI Driver Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: right pedal Location: Dallas Posts: 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying i'm too hardcore for my seatbelt i hit up a 7-11 everyday before I go to the gym and it's 3 blocks away. sometimes I just like to roll without one. I'm good about putting my seatbelt on when needed, I dont need a chime ringing in my ear. Directions worked perfectly. Thanks again

03-26-2008, 11:20 AM	#10
MEXSTIMPREZA Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Juarez, Mexico Posts: 176 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying Old method???

03-26-2008, 11:23 AM	#11
shiftonthefly Junior STI Driver Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: right pedal Location: Dallas Posts: 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying MEX: From STARGAZER: 1. Turn the ignition to ON. The engine should be off. 2. Within 30 seconds, insert the buckle in and out 20 times. You can hold the release button down if you like. Just make sure to remove the buckle all the way so that it "registers" in and out. 3. The next time you start the engine, you'll get the initial seatbelt chime, but it won't give you the continual warnings afterwards. You should notice right away that after the initial seatbelt chime, the seatbelt light will turn off and no longer flash.

03-26-2008, 11:40 AM	#12
akak1997 Junior STI Driver Posts: 73 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying

03-26-2008, 11:46 AM	#13
SirMattieP Professional STI Racer Car: DGM 2008 STI Fav Mod: Soon Accessport Location: So-Cal Posts: 633 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 08 Seatbest Warning-VERY annoying Thats so coool!!! Like who figures that out lmaoo, But ^^^ thats for sure.