Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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DEFINITION: The fasten safety belt indicator on the instrument cluster remains lit after the audible alarm ceases, or with the driver's seat belt buckled. | ||||
1 | Did you review the fasten safety belt indicator circuit operation and perform the necessary inspections? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms |
2 |
Does the fasten safety belt indicator come on for approximately 15 seconds (bulb check), then go out? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
4 |
Does the test lamp light? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 10 |
5 |
Is continuity present? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 13 |
6 |
Important: Vehicles with a GVW rating under 8500 lbs. are equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (SIR). Refer to SIR Service Precautions in SIR.
Is continuity present? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
7 |
Is continuity present? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
8 | Repair the short to voltage in CKT 234 (YEL) between the multi-function alarm module and the instrument cluster. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
9 | Repair the short to ground in CKT 238 (BLK/WHT) between the mutli-function alarm module and the seat belt switch or the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnositc module. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
10 | Replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in IP Gauges and Console. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
11 | Replace the seat belt switch. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
12 | Replace the inflatable restraint SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement in SIR. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
13 | Replace the multi-function alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement in IP Gauges and Console. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 3 |
14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 3 |