Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Seat Belt Schematics Connector End View Reference: Seat Belt Connector End Views
1	Did you review the Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts?	Go to Step 2	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Seat Belts
2	Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster?	Go to Step 3	Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster
3	Install a scan tool. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Fasten the LF seat belt. With a scan tool, observe the seat belt buckled parameter in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) data list. Does the scan tool indicate that the seat belt is buckled?	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 4
4	Disconnect the LF seat belt switch connector. With a scan tool, observe the seat belt buckled parameter in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) data list. Does the seat belt parameter change state?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 6
5	Replace the LF seat belt switch. Refer to Seat Belt Buckle Replacement - Front . Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
6	Test the signal circuit of the seat belt switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 9	Go to Step 7
7	Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
8	Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 9	-
9	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2