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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important:

    • Inspect the condition of the body control module (BCM), Ign 1, the cruise and the park lamp fuses (located in the left bussed electrical center LBEC and the mid bussed electrical center MBEC). If any fuse is open, replace the fuse and retest system for intermittent fuse failure. If the fuse continues to fail locate and repair the source of overload. Refer to Power Distribution Schematics.
    • Inspect in order to make sure that Ground G203 and G304 are clean and tight.
    • This diagnostic table assumes that all other chimes function properly.

1

  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. Using a scan tool, read the BCM input data for the seat belt.

Does the scan tool read the specific value?

YES

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Remove the connector combs from the BCM connector C2, leaving the BCM connected.
  3. Using the appropriate probe from the J 35616 connector test adapter kit, backprobe CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) cavity B11 to ground with a fused jumper.
  4. Turn ON the ignition.

Does the seat belt chime sound?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 8

3

  1. Disconnect the seat belt switch.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) cavity A (base seat) or B (all other seats) to ground.
  3. Does the seat belt chime sound?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Locate and repair the open in CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) between the BCM and the seat belt switch or the inflatable restraint sensing and the diagnostic module.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

5

Connect a fused jumper between CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) cavity A (base seat) or B (all other seats) to CKT 2350 (BLK) cavity B (base seat), 2 (power seat) or F (full feature seat).

Does the seat belt chime sound?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the seat belt switch. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Left Front in Seat Belts.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

7

Locate and repair the open in CKT 2350 (BLK) between the seat belt switch and ground.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

--

8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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