Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Condition | Possible Sources | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate | Burned-out indicator Wiring, terminals or connectors IPC RCM |
If the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) . If the airbag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES . |
| The seatbelt warning chime does not operate | Wiring, terminals or connectors Seatbelt switch IPC RCM |
If the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) . If the airbag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES |
| The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use | Seatbelt retractor is in web sensing mode | UNLOCK the locked seatbelt retractor. REFER to: Locked Seatbelt Retractor Releasing . |
| Interior trim is not installed correctly | CORRECT the interior trim installation. REFER to appropriate service information | |
| Seatbelt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode Seatbelt retractor binding internally |
CARRY OUT the appropriate functional test. REFER to Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode or Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Road Test Inspection, as appropriate. INSTALL new components as directed. Refer to Functional Tests . | |
| The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use | Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing | CORRECT the twisted seatbelt webbing. REFER to: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt . REFER to: Seatbelt Twisted at the Seatbelt Guide . |
| Interior trim is not installed correctly | CORRECT the interior trim installation. REFER to appropriate service information. | |
| Seatbelt retractor binding internally | CARRY OUT the appropriate functional test. REFER to Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode or Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Road Test Inspection, as appropriate. INSTALL new components as directed. Refer to Functional Tests . | |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated Wiring, terminals or connectors |
To activate the Belt-Minder® feature, REFER to the Seating and Safety Restraints section of the Owner's Literature or REFER to: Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating
. If the Belt-Minder® is activated, DIAGNOSE the inoperative Belt-Minder® feature. REFER to INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES : |
| The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing | Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing | REFER to: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt . |
| The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide | Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing | REFER to: Seatbelt Twisted at the Seatbelt Guide . |
| The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled | Dirty or soiled seatbelt webbing | REFER to: Seatbelt Cleaning . |