Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The safety belt warning indicator does not operate	Burned-out indicator Circuitry Instrument Cluster (IC) Restraints Control Module (RCM)	If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS article. If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article.
The safety belt warning chime does not operate	Wiring, terminals or connectors Safety belt switch IC RCM	If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to DIAGNOSTIC TESTS article. If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article.
The safety belt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use	Safety belt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode Safety belt retractor binding internally	REFER to Component Test . INSTALL new components as directed.
The safety belt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use	Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing Safety belt retractor binding internally	Preform the appropriate Functional Test and repair as necessary. REFER to Component Test
	Safety belt retractor	INSTALL a new safety belt retractor. REFER to Safety Belt Retractor and Pretensioner , Safety Belt Retractor - Rear or Safety Belt Retractor - Rear, Center .
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative	Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated Circuitry	REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article. If the Belt-Minder® is activated, REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER, & WARNING CHIMES article to diagnose.