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Test O: Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative

  1. After reviewing indicator/warning description and operation, go to next step. See INDICATOR/WARNING MESSAGE  under DESCRIPTION & OPERATION.
  2. Observe SEAT BELT indicator on instrument cluster, while cycling ignition switch from OFF to RUN positions. If SEAT BELT indicator remains illuminated at all times, go to next step. If SEAT BELT indicator illuminates normally, concern may be intermittent. See PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS  under INTERMITTENTS.
  3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect seat belt switch harness connector. Seat belt harness connector is part of seat belt buckle. Check for open or high resistance in seat belt switch signal circuit (Black/Blue wire) between gauge cluster harness connector C2 terminal No. 3 and seat belt switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If no problem is found, go to next step. If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step  7 .
  4. Check for open or high resistance in seat belt switch. If no problem is found, go to next step. If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step  7 .
  5. Check for open or high resistance in seat belt switch ground circuit (Black wire) between ground and seat belt switch. Ground point is located under battery tray. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If no problem is found, go to next step. If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step  7 .
  6. Replace gauge cluster. See GAUGE CLUSTER  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs are made, go to next step.
  7. Operate system to verify repair. If system operates normally, testing is complete. If system does not operate normally, go to step  3 .