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Seatbelt WARNING CHIME 200

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posted by  punk240 on  Thu Apr 17 12:26 CST 2008
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When i purchased this 92 last year i noticed i don't get the usual red light Sealbelt reminder light. Granted the console which houses the rear light is crushed by the PO I don't get the chime either ( thought these were on separate circuits ) Nonetheless, I'm 6'3", so getting in the car is kinda an odd maneuver; but upon wedging my leg under the steering wheel (with min. pressure) the chime comes on! Reminder lights flicker with a low voltage ambience yet i get a chime! Over time I've tinkered by lefting the steering wheel up and it all operates like my old 87 ---
Also the top cover of the steering column looks like it was jacked with

What could cause this? loose reminder sensor?

Tim
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1992 - 244 - AW70 "Soft Ride" / 1987 - 244 - M47 (Hydra, turbo bars, bilstein, urethane bushings - now deceased)








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    Seatbelt WARNING CHIME 200

    posted by  Jay Shields on  Sat Apr 19 15:57 CST 2008
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    I found this info on another forum if you want to disable the chime. I personally dislike the chime in my Volvo's.

    open blue relay found under driver's side dash.

    find wires to speaker-lookin thing inside.

    snip them.

    reinstall relay.

    your work is done.

    Jay
    84 245 GLTi 230k
    88 740 GLE 220k







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    Seatbelt WARNING CHIME 200

    posted by  ChazzyD on  Fri Apr 18 03:57 CST 2008
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    Chime is a relay under the column and yes it chimes and operates the reminder light, if the ground doesn't fix this, than the relay has a bad connection at the relay or just get another on eBay or the salvage yard. It is Blue in color and clipped up under the column under the dash.
    Charles








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    Seatbelt WARNING CHIME 200

    posted by  ZJZ on  Thu Apr 17 13:03 CST 2008
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    Probably a loose ground. Grab the properly sized Torx bit and pop the top cover off. There are two grounds toward the back of the steering column assembly, one on either side. Tighten these up and see if there is any improvement?

    Best of luck -
    Zach
    Anchorage, AK
    1990 245 with 260800 mi







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