Possible Causes
- circuit (B) open
- circuit (LG) open or short to ground
- safety belt buckle switch
- instrument clusterCAUTION:
- Use the correct probe adaptor(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adaptor(s) may damage the connector.
SAFETY BELT WARNING INDICATOR NEVER/ALWAYS ON PINPOINT TEST REFERENCE
| PINPOINT TEST 18 | SAFETY BELT WARNING INDICATOR IS NEVER/ALWAYS ON | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION | |
| 1 | CHECK THE SAFETY BELT WARNING INDICATOR LAMP OPERATION
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Go to step 8. | ||
| 2 | DETERMINE THE CONDITION
|
Yes | Go to step 6. |
| No | Go to next step. | ||
| 3 | CHECK CIRCUIT (B) FOR AN OPEN
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Repair circuit (B) for an open. Test the system for normal operation. | ||
| 4 | CHECK THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT SWITCH OPERATION
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Install a new driver safety belt switch. See SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER - 60 PERCENT BENCH or see SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER - BUCKET AND 40 PERCENT BENCH . Test the system for normal operation. | ||
| 5 | CHECK CIRCUIT (LG) FOR AN OPEN
|
Yes | Go to step 8. |
| No | Repair circuit (LG) for an open. Test the system for normal operation. | ||
| 6 | CHECK THE SAFETY BELT BUCKLE SWITCH OPERATION
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Install a new driver safety belt switch. See SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER - 60 PERCENT BENCH or see SAFETY BELT BUCKLE AND PRETENSIONER - BUCKET AND 40 PERCENT BENCH . Test the system for normal operation. | ||
| 7 | CHECK CIRCUIT (LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
|
Yes | Go to next step. |
| No | Repair circuit (LG) for a short to ground. Test the system for normal operation. | ||
| 8 | CHECK FOR CORRECT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER OPERATION
|
Yes | Install a new instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER . 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. | ||