>I take it from the discussions that North American Spits actually refuse
>to start if you are not belted up.
>My 1980 1500 (UK spec) has a seatbelt warning light that is activated in
>either of two instances:
>1 - ignition on, driver's belt not inserted.
>2 - ignition on, weight on passenger seat but passenger belt not
>inserted.
>As far as I can see there is no seatbelt module as is being discussed,
>it is simply a couple of wiring rings that cause the light to come on if
>they are completed by the relevant switches.
>It looks like I should be glad I have a UK spec car rather than a NA one
>as when I failed the MOT due to a frayed seatblet I just had to fit a
>new (non-electric) one and push the wiring out of the way under the
>carpet, and the car started fine afterwards.
>Does this mean that everytime you want to carry a heavyish object in the
>passenger seat you have to belt it up?
Yep, I think that's the case, I think they (the Yanks :-)) also had some crappy
gear lever lockout too where by the starter wouldn't turn if in gear, Is this
true????
Cheers
Rich
ex-TSSC Leicester Area Organiser.
ps, Hello Henry if your back over there yet!
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