Pinpoint Test O: The Safety Belt Warning Indicator Is Never/Always On
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- O1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED RCM DTCs FROM BOTH CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded RCM DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Are any RCM DTCs recorded?
- YES : REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- NO : Go to O2.
- O2 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED DTCs FROM BOTH THE CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) SELF-TESTS
- Check for recorded instrument cluster (IC) DTCs from the continuous and on-demand self-tests.
- Is DTC U0151 recorded?
- YES : Go to Pinpoint Test AK .
- NO : Go to O3.
- O3 CARRY OUT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) INDICATOR LAMP CONTROL ACTIVE COMMAND USING THE SCAN TOOL
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Instrument Cluster (IC) DataLogger
- Select the instrument cluster (IC) safety belt warning indicator (SBLT_LMP) 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?
- O4 CHECK FOR CORRECT RCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all the RCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the RCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new RCM. REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
- O5 CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) OPERATION
- Disconnect the instrument cluster (IC) connector.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect the instrument cluster (IC) connector and make sure it seats correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new instrument cluster (IC). REFER to Instrument Cluster (IC) . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.