Dealer Will NOT Program 'Seat Belt Buzzer'

[D16RR]

What we DO know is that there is no Federal, State or Local law forbidding it being turned off.
What we DO know is that there is no Toyota policy forbidding it being turned off.
What we DO know is that dealer after dealer has turned them it off - even if they initially protested as was true in my case.
What we DO know is that any dealer stating otherwise is lying.

OP - put your big boy undies on, go back to the dealer and demand they do as you asked.

As the owner of a motorcycle dealership, I see both sides of this argument. He's not a liar, however you are correct that everyone is sue happy and it puts the fear of legal harassment in our minds. I.E, we refuse to modify something, customer gets upset, but then 6 months later someone else purchases it, something happens and they find out that feature X was off(on) and that the dealer did that, now the dealer gets named as part of a suit....it's a sad sad reality, but it is something we are constantly on the lookout for.

My suggestion, if it's a "liability" for them, volunteer to sign a release of liability waiver in regards to that action. I have customers do it for significant modifications to bikes (such as lowering them bc the customer is "vertically challenged" to the point where its geometrically unsafe to ride).
I'm happy to put the customer first and make them happy, but at the same time I wouldn't jeopardize my business for one small thing.

Going in bull-headed and stubborn, refusing to leave till they do it makes no friends and only will stress you. I suggest you call in, ask for the service manager, explain the scenario, and offer to be amicable to any solution that will make you both happy.

If they're just ignorant about their ability to do things, like others have said, find somewhere else that is more informed.

 

[axxman]

recieved the software today but it is not working so far, It is probably because I am on a mac running XP in a virtual machine. I will see if I have an old laptop lying around somewhere.

 

[Hawaiian4runner]

As the owner of a motorcycle dealership, I see both sides of this argument. He's not a liar, however you are correct that everyone is sue happy and it puts the fear of legal harassment in our minds. I.E, we refuse to modify something, customer gets upset, but then 6 months later someone else purchases it, something happens and they find out that feature X was off(on) and that the dealer did that, now the dealer gets named as part of a suit....it's a sad sad reality, but it is something we are constantly on the lookout for.

My suggestion, if it's a "liability" for them, volunteer to sign a release of liability waiver in regards to that action. I have customers do it for significant modifications to bikes (such as lowering them bc the customer is "vertically challenged" to the point where its geometrically unsafe to ride).
I'm happy to put the customer first and make them happy, but at the same time I wouldn't jeopardize my business for one small thing.

Going in bull-headed and stubborn, refusing to leave till they do it makes no friends and only will stress you. I suggest you call in, ask for the service manager, explain the scenario, and offer to be amicable to any solution that will make you both happy.

If they're just ignorant about their ability to do things, like others have said, find somewhere else that is more informed.

Waiver won't do anything against someone who borrows the car or buys used suing. Dealer is the deep pocket and will end up paying dearly. Sad world we live in. Forum guys seem pretty decent but there are a lot of asses out there ruining it for us.

 

[stevec5000]

I tried this software today but when the program is started it wants a Registration Key! Anyone know what to use for that?

 

[sbitter]

I purchased the TE over the weekend when their service dept was closed. So, I go in yesterday to have all the "Customizable Features" programed.

Mr. T provides a programmable option to turn OFF the "vehicle speed linked seat belt reminder buzzer". However, my dealer won't do it! They give me some liability b.s. and tell me no dealers will do it? This makes absolutely no sense. They would have no liability for configuring a vehicle within the design specifications as provided by the manufacture. This is not a modification, the truck was designed to allow the owner to “personalize a variety of electronic features to suite your preferences.”

So, it is true that no dealers in So. Calif. will turn off the seat belt buzzer?
Can I program this myself? If so, how? Need some input here.

On soap box:
This is a prime example of how the lawyers and courts have put so much fear into businesses that any possibility of litigation trumps common sense. If you need a buzzer as a reminder great, keep it on. If you don’t need a reminder and occasionally have a briefcase or bag of groceries that set the damn annoying thing off, you should be able to program the vehicle as it was designed and turn it off.
Off soap box.

This is what I found, not sure if it works for all of them. But it's supposed to work for the 4th gen


Make sure the ODO/TRIP switch displays "ODO"

Turn the ignition switch "Off"

Turn the ignition switch "On"

Press ODO/TRIP switch immediately (within 6 seconds after turning the power switch on) and hold it down for 10 seconds or more

Continue holding the ODO/TRIP switch and fasten the seat belt

Check that the odometer displays either "b-on" or "b-off" (it will be "b-on")

Press the ODO/TRIP button to change the display to "b-off"

Turn the ignition switch off.

That should do it.

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[CSM4runner]

This is what I found, not sure if it works for all of them. But it's supposed to work for the 4th gen


Make sure the ODO/TRIP switch displays "ODO"

Turn the ignition switch "Off"

Turn the ignition switch "On"

Press ODO/TRIP switch immediately (within 6 seconds after turning the power switch on) and hold it down for 10 seconds or more

Continue holding the ODO/TRIP switch and fasten the seat belt

Check that the odometer displays either "b-on" or "b-off" (it will be "b-on")

Press the ODO/TRIP button to change the display to "b-off"

Turn the ignition switch off.

That should do it.

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whew- 5+ years later....

 

[K9 HAULR]

Pick up a "Carista" on Amazon - $30 and you can program much more than just the seat belt chimes....