Hi all - a strange high pitch noise occurred while driving my F home. I was in stationary traffic and it was warm so I decided to take off my jacket. For this I had to undo the seat belt. Then I heard this noise! Is there such a thing as a seat belt alarm that happens when the car's engine is on and the seat belt is taken off?
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high pitch squealing
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Re: high pitch squealing
No seat belt alarm, Could it have been the alternator belt? If so it needs checking
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Re: high pitch squealing
What kind of noise was it? Japanese Market cars were fitted with seat belt warning lamps, but not an audible alarm. Unless someone has undertaken a special electronics project on your car in the past???
Other squealing noises can come from belts as described above - so the question is whether the noise was electronic or mechanical Bev?
Other squealing noises can come from belts as described above - so the question is whether the noise was electronic or mechanical Bev?
Re: high pitch squealing
I think it sounded electronic. I'll have to test it on a quiet road..
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Re: high pitch squealing
If it is a seat belt warning alarm, just start the engine without the seat belt on whilst sat on the drive.
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Re: high pitch squealing
yes that's a good idea, unless it was because I was moving slightly. I'll give it a go