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Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On Base

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

2

  1. Remove the audio alarm module from the convenience center.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the fasten safety belt indicator lamp go out?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the audio alarm module.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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4

  1. Inspect for a short to voltage in CKT 234 (YEL) between the instrument cluster and the convenience center. Refer to Wiring Repairs in wiring.
  2. If there is no short to voltage, replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On Luxury

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

2

  1. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  2. Buckle the left front seat belt.
  3. Place the ignition in the RUN position.
  4. Connect a J 35616-200 test lamp from cavity 30 of the instrument cluster connector and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Repair or replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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4

  1. Disconnect C305.
  2. Buckle the left front seat belt.
  3. Connect a J 35616-200 test lamp from cavity D1 of C305 (harness side) and B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Disconnect the left front seat belt switch.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 test lamp from cavity D1 of C305 and B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the left front seat belt switch. Refer to Front Seat Belt Replacement in Seats.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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7

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) between C305 and the left front seat belt switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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8

  1. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C1 and C305.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 test lamp from cavity D15 of the BCM connector C1 and B+.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Locate and repair the short to ground in CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) between the BCM connector C1 and C305. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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10

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Instrument Cluster System Check

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