Fastern seat belts.

[Goon]

Hey all

Just wondering if anybody would have the wiring diagram or could tell me how it works, its the only light on my dash that doesnt work..

Thanks

[craigvk]

I haven't got a VC book with me, but have you tried replacing the globe?

[Goon]

Well would anybody know the page number in the gregorys manual? cause i wouldn't know.

I would try to replace the globe but thats a mission to get to the globe. My dash looks like it just fits...

[craigvk]

Check the wiring diagrams/schematics in the book. I'm afraid you probably won't find any info on it though. The Greg's is pretty limited, but handy sometimes when you want a simple to read answer
The globe has probably just blown. After 28 years of lighting up everytime the car starts, I'd be a bit burnt too if I was a globe. Then again, it might be a miracle and work ok.

[Goon]

Yeah thanks mate, its not a big issue its just something small i noticed.

I'll see how things are working in the morning and if it still does work... i havent payed much attention to it as i always put my seat belt on once i jump in ... It's good to have a mulitmeter its been handy so many times

[Outlaw Torn]

theres a light for that???.....

[Demons1964]

Goon, the seatbelt globe only lights up with the other warning lights. Like Craig said it's probably blown. It's not too hard to replace it, just tricky. Remove the 2 screws in the black cluster surround, and I then carefully wedge a thin screwdriver under above the top lip of the surround. It temporarily warps the upper panel just enough to drag inwards the 2 upper corners so that you can maneuver it out of the dashpad. Bob's your uncle from that point on.

[SL/ENUT]

gee everytime i have taken a VB/VC dash out, there isn't a globe for the Fastern Seat Belts. There is no spot for one either. I think Holden put them in the dash to fill the spot.

[Demons1964]

*scratching head until the proverbial light bulb goes on*

I think you're right SL/ENUT, in fact I know you're right. I know all other lights aside from the park brake go out when the car starts but now that you mention it, I have an inkling in the back of my head of seeing this when I replaced the dash globes last (it was 10 years ago I last had the cluster out). Everyone feel free to give me professional doofleberry reputation.

[vkberlina]

I have a GMH factory wiring schematic for a VC at home I will scan the relevent pages and post when I have it on my site probably tonight.

cheers
Scott

[SL/ENUT]

This is a VH dash facia. The fasten seat belt area is in the same spots for VB/VC.

Well behind it, i have maked where the globe should be and guess what...

.... Can't have one there. So i was right. I thought i might of been wrong.

[craigvk]

That's funny. You could always do a bit of a mod if you are good with your hands You could add the globe and use a timer and wire it up to the ignition and have it turn off after 10 seconds say. Gold!

[Goon]

Sounds like an idea

Thanks lads and thanks scott.

I have to admit the detail on the text for the center panel in the cluster of a VH, its very poor.

[magnetvh]

It was an option wen u bought the car new, to have a globe there as well as the trailer light at the bottom. Just about all were neva option with it unless some old bloke or some1 wanted it.

[Jonno]

Sounds interesting.. You know it was probovlt just a reminder.. Not a light.. Like just when u look u see it u know??

Btw 5 year dig bro.....

[c2105026]

I recall reading in my original owners handbook that it is only ever a reminder - it was never meant to light up. Think about it - to complete the curcuit, there would need to be wiring going from the seatbelt buckles to the dashboard. There is not....