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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Indicator System Check in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Indicator System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the seatbelt switch connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

Is the Seatbelt Indicator illuminated?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Connect a fused jumper between terminals A and B of the seatbelt switch connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch ON.

Is the Seatbelt Indicator illuminated?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Test and repair circuit 238 for an open or high resistance.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

5

Test and repair the seatbelt switch ground circuit 150 for an open or high resistance.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Test and repair circuit 238 for a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the seatbelt switch. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Indicator System Check