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Schematic Reference: Seat Belt Schematics

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

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Go to Symptoms - Seat Belts

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  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.
  6. The seat belt indicator goes out when the seat belt is fastened.

Does the seat belt warning system operate properly?

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

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Are both the seat belt indicator and the seat belt chime always on?

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Is the seat belt indicator always on?

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  1. Disconnect the seat belt switch connector.
  2. Test the operation of the seat belt switch. The switch should be closed when the seat belt is buckled and open when the seat belt is not buckled.

Does the seat belt switch operate properly?

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Test the seat belt switch signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the seat belt indicator circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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