Hi,

My grandmother's 79' 300D has a little problem. Its seat belt buzzer goes off as long as the car is on, and the seatbelt isn't in, instead of going off for a moment, then shutting off. This makes getting in and out of the car very annoying. The solution is to replace the seat belt warning relay. However, that relay is almost 80$, and my grandmother never forgets her belt. I'm thinking of just short circuiting the sensor, so that the car always thinks the belt is in. This would give my dear grandmother some respite from the noise.

HOWEVER, and this is my real question, I don't want to mess the car up for future owners or mechanics who may come along to do a 'real' repair. I'm thinking of writing a note and attaching it to the relay that says, "Are you here to replace this relay? It does need replacement, but I also shorted the sensor wire right below the seatbelt clasp, with a yellow wire nut, you'll need to reconnect that wire in order for the new relay to function."

Has anyone here ever left a "Time Capsule" in their car for a future owner? Anyone ever find a note like that? Ever wish that the PO had LEFT a note like that?

peace,
sam

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