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INSPECTION PROCEDURE H-1: Seat belt warning light: Seat belt warning light does not work normally.: Diagnosis

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Required Special Tools: 

  1. STEP 1. Verify the method of the input signal 

    Q: Which is to be used, the scan tool or the voltmeter to check the input signal? 

    Scan tool MB991502  : Go to Step 2.

    Voltmeter  : Go to  Step 3.

  2. STEP 2. Check the input signal (by using scan tool MB991502). 

    Check the input signals from the following switches:

    • Ignition switch (IG1)
    • Driver's side seat belt switch
    • Speed sensor
    CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991502, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991502.
    1. Connect scan tool MB991502 to the data link connector.
    2. Check that the tone alarm of scan tool MB991502 sounds when the input signal enters.

    Q: Does the tone alarm of scan tool MB991502 sound when the input signal enters? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 4.

    NO: 

  3. STEP 3. Check the input signal (by using a voltmeter). 

    Check the input signals from the following switches:

    • Ignition switch (IG1)
    • Driver's side seat belt switch
    • Speed sensor
    1. Use special tool MB991529 to connect a voltmeter between ground terminal 4 or 5 and ETACS-ECU terminal 9 of the data link connector.
    2. Check that the voltmeter indicator deflects once when the input signal enters.

    Q: Does the voltmeter indicator deflect? 

    YES  : Go to Step 4.

    NO: 

  4. STEP 4. Check the seat belt warning light circuit at the ETACS-ECU connector C-318. 
    1. Disconnect the ETACS-ECU connector C-318 and measure at the wiring harness side.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
      Fig 3: Locating ETACS-ECU Connector C-318
      G04541123Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    3. Connect terminal 73 to the ground.

    Q: Does the seat belt warning light illuminate? 

    YES  : Replace the ETACS-ECU. The seat belt warning light should work normally.

    NO:  Go to Step 5.

    Fig 4: Connecting Terminal 73 To Ground
    G04541124Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  5. STEP 5. Check the ignition switch (IG1) circuit to the combination meter. Test at combination meter connector C-101. 
    1. Disconnect the combination meter connector C-101 and measure the voltage available at the wiring harness side of the connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
      Fig 5: Identifying Combination Meter Connector C-101
      G04541125Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    3. Measure the voltage between terminal 12 and ground.
      • The voltage should equal approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

    Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage)? 

    YES  : Go to  Step 8.

    NO:  Go to Step 6.

    Fig 6: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 12 And Ground
    G04541126Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  6. STEP 6. Check the combination meter connector C-101 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Is combination meter connector C-101 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 7.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The seat belt warning light should work normally.

    Fig 7: Identifying Combination Meter Connector C-101
    G04541127Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-101 (terminal 12) and ignition switch (IG1). 
    Fig 8: Identifying Combination Meter Connector C-101
    G04541128Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    NOTE: Also check junction block connectors C-308 and C-311 for loose, corroded, or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. If junction block connectors C-308 or C-311 are damaged, repair or replace the damaged component(s) as described in , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .

    Q: Are the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-101 (terminal 12) and ignition switch (IG1) in good condition? 

    YES  : No action is necessary and testing is complete.

    NO:  Repair or replace the them. The seat belt warning light should work normally.

    Fig 9: Identifying Junction Block Connectors C-308 And C-311
    G04541129Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  8. STEP 8. Check the combination meter connector C-101 and ETACS-ECU connector C-318 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

    Q: Are combination meter connector C-101 and ETACS-ECU connector C-318 in good condition? 

    YES  : Go to Step 9.

    NO:  Repair or replace the damaged component(s). Refer to , HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION . The seat belt warning light should work normally.

    Fig 10: Identifying Combination Meter Connector C-101
    G04541130Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 11: Identifying ETACS-ECU Connector C-318
    G04541131Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
  9. STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-101 (terminal 7) and ETACS-ECU connector C-318 (terminal 73). 

    Q: Is the wiring harness between combination meter connector C-101 (terminal 7) and ETACS-ECU connector C-318 (terminal 73) in good condition? 

    YES  : Replace the combination meter. The seat belt warning light should work normally.

    NO:  The wiring harness may be damaged or the connector(s) may have loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. Repair the wiring harness as necessary. The seat belt warning light should work normally.

    Fig 12: Identifying Combination Meter Connector C-101
    G04541132Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
    Fig 13: Identifying ETACS-ECU Connector C-318
    G04541133Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION