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Schematic Reference: Seat Belt Schematics

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Did you review the Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Fasten the LF seat belt.
  3. Observe the seat belt indicator while turning ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the seat belt indicator remain OFF?

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the seat belt indicator turn OFF?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

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Test the seat belt indicator control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

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  1. Disconnect the instrument cluster harness connector. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
  2. Inspect the instrument cluster connector for corrosion or damage. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

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Inspect the multifunction alarm module connector for corrosion or damage. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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Repair or replace the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Replace the multifunction alarm module. Refer to Multifunction Alarm Module Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2