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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Audible Warning System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Audible Warnings System Check

2

  1. Unbuckle the LH seat belt.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  3. Use a J 35616-200 in order to backprobe the IP cluster assembly connector C3 from cavity 11 to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

With the LH seat belt still unfastened and the ignition switch still turned to the ON position.

Back probe cavity 12 of the IP cluster assembly connector C3 to ground using a J 35616-200 .

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

4

Repair an open in the BLK/WHT wire between S242 and the IP cluster assembly. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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5

With the seat belt still unfastened.

Test for continuity using a J 39200 between cavity 2 of the seat belt switch and ground.

Is there continuity?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the seat belt buckle. Refer to Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Two-Door (2-Door) or Seat Belt Retractor Replacement - Left Front Four-Door (4-Door) in Seat Belts.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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7

Test the seat belt indicator bulb.

Is the bulb ok?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

8

Repair the instrument panel cluster assembly printed circuit. Refer to Printed Instrument Cluster Circuit Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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9

Repair the GRY/RED wire between cavity 2 of the seat belt switch and the instrument panel cluster assembly Connector C3, cavity 12 . Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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10

Replace the seat belt indicator bulb. Refer to Instrument Cluster Lamp Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Audible Warnings System Check

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