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Re: TR6 Electricals

To: Dave Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>
Subject: Re: TR6 Electricals
From: Gary Ganoung <gg07165@spectra.net>
Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 08:17:06 -0400
Cc: TR: Gernot Vonhoegen <gernot.vonhoegen@stir.ac.uk>, TR List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Organization: NYSEG
References: <199905062009_MC2-74C0-AEA7@compuserve.com>
Dave Massey wrote:
> 
> Gernot,
> 
> That little box is the seatbelt interlock.  When working properly it
> prevents the starter from working if you are sitting in the seat but
> do not have the seatbelt buckled.  Another fine safety feature
> provided courtesy of the safety nazi party here in the US.  Most
> folks unplug the seat sensor and forget about it.
> 
> This was mandated by the american government for model
> year 1974.  It was so well received that it was dropped the
> very next year.
> 
> Dave
I disconnected that stupid device about 3 minutes after i brought the
car home from the dealer!  "Safety nazis" is right on!

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