Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln MKX and 2010 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors the driver safety belt buckle switch circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground fault, it will store DTC B2434 in memory and send a message to the Instrument Cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.
- DTC B2434 (Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground) - If the RCM detects a short to ground on the driver safety belt buckle circuit, it will set this DTC.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Driver safety belt buckle switch
- RCM