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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: Seat belt indicator always ON.

1

Did you review the Seat Belt System Circuit Description and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to the Symptoms - Seat Belts

2

  1. Close the drivers door.
  2. Do not connect the drivers seat belt.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  4. The seat belt warning alarm should chime approximately one chime per second for approximately 5 seconds.
  5. The seat belt indicator flashes.

Does the seat belt warning system operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the seat belt switch.
  2. With the seat belt buckled. Test the seat belt switch for continuity.

Is continuity present?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

Test for an open in the BLK wire between the seat belt switch and G300.

Is an open present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test for an open in the RED wire between the seat belt switch and the multifunction alarm module.

Is an open present?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Repair the open. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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7

Replace the seat belt switch. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3