Pinpoint Test

1. Using a scan tool, perform the RCM self-test.

Are any DTCs recorded? 

1. Yes: REFER to DTC CHART: RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .
2. No: GO to 2  .

1. Using a scan tool, perform the IPC self-test.

Are any DTCs recorded? 

1. Yes: For DTC U0151:00, REFER to Diagnostic Routine AW: U0151:00 .

   For all other DTCs  , REFER to DTC Chart: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .

2. No: GO to 3  .

1. Ignition ON.
2. Using a scan tool, view the RCM PIDs  .
3. Select and monitor the RCM driver safety belt buckle PID (SBELT_D_ST) while buckling and unbuckling the driver safety belt.

Does the PID display BUCKLED with the safety belt buckled and UNBUCKLED with the safety belt unbuckled? 

1. Yes: GO to 4  .
2. No: INSTALL a new driver safety belt buckle. REFER to SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER . If the concern still exists, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .

1. Ignition ON.
2. Using a scan tool, view the IPC PIDs  .
3. Select the IPC safety belt warning indicator (SBLT_LAMP) active command. Command the safety belt warning indicator on and off. Observe the safety belt warning indicator.

Does the safety belt warning indicator illuminate when commanded on and turn off when commanded off? 

1. Yes: If the safety belt warning indicator is never on, the system is operating correctly at this time.

   If the safety belt warning indicator is always on, INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) .

2. No: INSTALL a new IPC. REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) .