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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

2

  1. Unbuckle the driver seat belt.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Observe the fasten seat belt indicator on the instrument cluster.

Does the indicator illuminate during the bulb test?

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Go to Step 12

3

Does the indicator remain illuminated after the bulb test?

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

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the seat belt switch.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the seat belt switch and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Side Belt Status parameter in the supplemental inflatable restraint data list.

Does the scan tool display Unbelted?

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Go to Step 6

5

  1. Disconnect the fused jumper wire.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the seat belt switch and the ground circuit of the seat belt switch.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Side Belt Status parameter.

Does the scan tool display Unbelted?

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Go to Step 7

6

Test the signal circuit of the seat belt switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

7

Test the ground circuit of the seat belt switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the seat belt switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 11

10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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11

Replace the SDM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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12

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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