Did you review and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

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1. Turn ON the ignition.
2. Check the driver seat belt warning lamp while buckling and unbuckling the driver seat belt.

Does the system operate properly?

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System OK

Go to Step 3

1. Buckle the driver seat belt.
2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Seat Belt Status parameter in the SIR scan tool data list.

Does the scan tool indicate that the Driver Seat Belt Status parameter displays Buckled?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

Replace the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the SDM wiring connector.
3. Disconnect the driver seat belt switch connector.
4. Check for an open between the signal and low reference circuit of driver seat belt switch.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

Replace the driver seat belt switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 7

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1. Reconnect all components and connectors.
2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3