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Seat Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative

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  1. Perform INDICATOR SYSTEM CHECK  under SYSTEM TESTS. Go to next step.
  2. Disconnect seat belt switch connector. See COMPONENT LOCATIONS  . Turn ignition on. If seat belt indicator is not on, go to next step. If seat belt indicator is on, go to step  6 .
  3. Connect a fused jumper wire between seat belt switch connector terminals "A" (Black/White wire) and "B" (Black wire). Turn ignition on. If seat belt indicator does not come on, go to next step. If seat belt indicator comes on, go to step  7 .
  4. Using DVOM, check for open or high resistance in Black/White wire between seat belt switch connector terminal "A" and instrument cluster. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary and go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, go to next step.
  5. Using DVOM, check for open or high resistance in Black wire between seat belt switch connector terminal "B" and ground. If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary and go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, go to step  8 .
  6. Using DVOM, check for short to ground in Black/White wire between seat belt switch connector terminal "A" and instrument cluster. See WIRING DIAGRAMS  . If faulty circuit is found, repair as necessary and go to step  9 . If circuit is okay, go to step  8 .
  7. Replace seat belt buckle assembly. After repairs, go to step  9 .
  8. Replace IPC. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to next step.
  9. Perform INDICATOR SYSTEM CHECK  under SYSTEM TESTS.