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VW Rabbit Seat Belt Relay.

Hello: I have a '78 Rabbit Diesel Delux with a bad "Seat Belt Relay" (P/N: 171-919-437A). The dealer wants $120 for it. I've heard that the after market auto parts price is about $65. Only problem is that I can't find anyone who has it.

The thing is that the wires going into the door are always breaking after a while, so I looped them years ago -so basically the relay is useless to me.

My question, is there some way I can jump the terminals for the "Seat Belt Relay," and if so which terminal #'s need to be jumped?

Thanks, Bigblau

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bigblau
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I checked the Bentley and the Haynes but they are no help. Is there a diagram on the relay? If so, post it and we may be able to reverse-engineer it.

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tylernt

What exactly is the relay for, does this car have automatic seat belts or something (didn't think a '78 would have that) or is it simply the seat belt chime? First thing I would try would be the universal relay, I know they run about $6 and who knows it might fit and be the cheap fix you are looking for.

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E

Thanks for the reply. After I read it I got hold of a Robert Bentley Rabbit/Scirocco Service Manual and looked at the Wiring Diagram for VW Rabbit, DeLuxe Model for 1978 model year. There it was. All I did was jump terminal (50) with terminal (C) in fuse box and the old diesel came to life again. I'd insert a pic but I don't know how to insert it into this note. Anyway, thanks for turning on the light bulb in my brain.

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bigblau

Thanks for the reply. The seat belt relay only came with VW models with passive seat belt system, where the seat belt is latched to the door. -the ones that put the seat belt on as you step into the car and close the door. In my case, I have a 1978 Rabbit Deluxe Diesel. It also controls the low brake pressure warning light . I just figured out which terminals to jump, so I won't be needing the relay. Car runs great. Thanks again for the reply.

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bigblau

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