This is a weird one - the last few days my seat belt warning light comes on as the car warms up and then pulses as long as the car is turned on - don't matter whether I am wearing the belt or not - it's not a big deal except at night when this pulsing red eye right in my line of vision is bloody annoying! Does anybody know how to disconect the thing without getting into the circuit board, or is it in the CPU?

Also my light switch is going - all dash lights are starting to flicker on and off, more off than on recently - I am sure it's the switch as it affects every dash light including the heater - is there a repair or do I treck to the wreckers again for another switch?
Ian

 

my seatbelt light does the same thing. Damn idiot lights!

 

too bad that i have a 89 model come with automatic seat belts
and i hate it...i like to buckle up everytime manualy
hahaha
anyone else don't like automatic seat belts?

 

I love my 92 TII's auto-belts. They add to the whole sport car experience.

For the seat belt light, the retractor sensor probably needs replacing. Note there is an UPGRADED!!! part # that permanently fixes this. Send me a PM if you'd like it.

-- vaughnc
1992 FC3S Turbo II RX-7 - Midnight Blue

 

Oh, I had that. Yah it is annoying. Hardly notice in the day but at night. Makes the car seem possesed.

To fix. Remove the CPU. Lower left kick pannel. Open er up and resolder the connector where the harness connects. The solder points crack and cause all sorts of fun. (better description of how to in the FAQ)

I did this and the light only comes on right after the car is started (like it is suppose to).

 

Can you just post the info here?
Is there a special reason that it cant be posted?

I have this same problem on all my 1991s

Also, be advised that all those with seatbelts that dont retract, there is a lifetime recall on this!

Its a free fix at the dealer!

 

Also if the light is flashing double check to see that the plug under the drivers seat is not disconnected. That can cause the seat belt warning light to flash as well.

 

I have an 87 n/a - there ain't no plugs under the driver's seat - had it out recently.
The CPU thing sounds much more likely - open door chime doesn't work either unless it feels like it.
Ian

 

From my PURCHASED!! alldata.com subscription for my 1991 Turbo II (I highly recommend these - LOTS!!! of good info).

ALL the electrical quirks are covered in these TSBs (technical service bulletins)

Retractor Switch - Seat Belt Lamp/Buzzer ON
Bulletin No.: 022/97
Issued: 12/28/97
Revised:

Category
S

Applicable Model/s
See Below

Subject:
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SWITCH

APPLICABLE MODELS
1992 - 93 MX-3
1989 - 91 RX-7
1990 - 95 Protege

DESCRIPTION
The seat belt warning light may illuminate and/or the buzzer sound. This concern occurs even when the seat belt is latched and functioning properly. A new retractor switch is available to correct this concern.
Customers complaining of this problem should have the vehicle inspected as outlined below and if necessary a new retractor switch installed in accordance with the repair procedure.



PARTS INFORMATION

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
(Applies To Verified Customer Complaints On Vehicles Covered Normal Warranty. Refer To The SRT Microfiche For Warranty Term Information.)



INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Slide rearward and recline both front seats.

2. Sit in the driver's seat and attach each lap belt in the appropriate buckles.

3. Close both front doors and turn the ignition switch ON to ramp the shoulder belt assemblies rearward to the set position.

4. Slowly pull the driver's side belt outward (0.5 inch per second) while observing the warning light. Retract at the same rate of speed and watch the dash warning light for illumination. Repeat three (3) times on each side (drive's and passenger's).

^ If the dash light illuminates (even monetarily) replace the retractor switch as outlined in the Repair Procedure.

^ If the light does not illuminate, refer to the workshop manual, BETM or wring diagram for repair information.



REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Remove key from ignition.

2. Remove rear console (arm rest).

3. Disconnect the retractor switch harness and remove connector from bracket.

4. Release shoulder belts from buckles.

5. Pull the driver's side belt out fully.

6. Measure from the retractor and place a piece of masking tape at the appropriate distance. Refer to Fig. 1.

7. Retract the belt to this mark and fix it in place with a binder clip. Refer to Fig. 1.
8. Remove the retractor switch cover, insulator and contact plate.

CAUTION : DO NOT allow refractor gears to fall out of place. DO NOT touch the contact plate or insulator with your hand. DO NOT allow foreign material to enter refractor assembly.

9. Inspect the contact points for unusual wear or damage.^ If contacts are badly worn or damage is present, replace the retractor assembly.

^ If no unusual wear or damage is present, the problem may be due to part misalignment. Proceed to step 10.


10. Verify that the seat belts are still fixed in position and assemble the contact plates, insulator and housing.

CAUTION : Refer to above precautions.

NOTE : Carefully align parts as shown.

11. Reconnect the retractor switch harness and place connector in bracket.

12. Remove the binder clip and masking tape from seat belt.

13. Reset both belts in appropriate buckles.

14. Verify the repair according to the inspection procedure.^ If the light does not illuminate, return the vehicle to the customer.
^ If the light illuminates, repeat steps 1 - 14.

 

I have a 1989 TII and I have already had the recalls done on the car. One of which is the seatbelt recall. They give you brand new ones. If you want, I can get you the recall numbers. Just let me know.

 

I had no idea what the data was from, nor that it was that detailed!

Cool!

How much is the subscription?!!!

 

The auto-seat belts have 2 TSBs I believe. 1 is for the general recall (lifetime repair on the auto-belts) and the other is for the retactor sensor causing the seat belt lamp to illuminate & buzzer to sound.

The manual seat belt TSB is for cleaning gunk out of the the rectractor housing so the seatbelt properly retracts when you "unbuckle."

The subscription is like $20-$30 year, and it's WELL worth it.

Best thing is they tell you to purchase a FIXED part vs a direct defective OEM replacement. Plus most all of the quirks are identified associated with the car.

Alldata makes a great tool for researching a used car. I loved the fact the rx-7 only had quirks listed.

 

Yep there is... My first RX was an 87 sport and it had it one, it goes right over to the latch on the seat belt.

 

ok, I have an 88 tII and how do I get rid of mine, light and buzzer?

 

You can get rid of the buzzer by disconnecting the male/female end of the connection wires at the base of the seat belt clicker thing.

For the light, I'm probably just going to disconnect the light in the cluster. :| I don't wanna mess with the CPU.