Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative (Passenger)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Seat Belt Schematics Connector End View Reference: Seat Belt Connector End Views
1	Did you review the Seat Belt System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Seat Belts
2	Close the passenger door. Do not connect the passenger seat belt. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. The passenger seat belt indicator flashes. The seat belt indicator goes out when the seat belt is fastened. Does the seat belt warning system operate properly?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Disconnect the seat belt switch connector. Test the operation of the seat belt switch. The switch should be open when the seat belt is buckled and closed when the seat belt is not buckled. Does the seat belt switch operate properly?	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 12
4	Disconnect the occupant detection sensor connector. Test the operation of the occupant detection sensor. The switch should be open when the passenger seat is not occupied and closed when the passenger seat is occupied. Does the occupant detection sensor operate properly?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 11
5	Test the seat belt switch ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 6
6	Test the seat belt switch control circuit for an open between the occupant detection sensor and the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 7
7	Test the seat belt switch control circuit for an open between the occupant detection sensor and the passenger seat belt switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 8
8	Test the passenger seat belt warning lamp feed circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 9
9	Test the passenger seat belt warning lamp signal circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 10
10	Inspect for a poor connection of the harness connector at the instrument panel cluster. 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 14	-
11	Replace the occupant detection sensor. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	-
12	Replace the seat belt switch. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Right Front . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	-
13	Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 14	-
14	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 3