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Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Rear

Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Rear

Diagnostic Instructions


Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.


Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit Short to Ground High Resistance Open Short to Voltage Signal Performance
Rear Seat Belt Switch Signal

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2

2

2

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Rear Seat Belt Switch Low Reference

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2

2

2

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1. Green indicator will illuminate only for the bulb check. The red indicator will remain ON with seat belt buckled.

2. Green indicator will illuminate only for the bulb check. The red indicator will never illuminate.



Circuit/System Description

All three rear seat belt switches are 2-wire switch wired to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) using a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. When the seat belt is unbuckled the switch is closed, and when the seat belt is buckled the switch is open. The SDM sends the status of the driver seat belt via serial data to the instrument cluster. After receiving the message, the instrument cluster controls the illumination of the driver seat belt indicator.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Seat Belt Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference


Circuit Testing

Connector Repairs

Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Wiring Repairs


Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Diagnostic Aids


1. The mechanical stop in the buckle may prevent latching but the switch in the buckle may momentarily open and the SDM would interpret this as an occupant in the rear seat position and that the buckle was attempting to latch.

2. If a rear occupant attempts to latch the seat belt into the wrong buckle, the indicatormay illuminate and the system assumes there is an occupant not buckled in that seat position.

3. An unseated connector can appear as a buckled seat belt connection.


Circuit/System Verification


1. 1. Verify that all connectors are fully seated.

2. With the scan tool monitor the 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter while buckling and unbuckling the seat belt. The parameter should display Buckled and Unbuckled when buckling and unbuckling the seat belt.

3. If the indicator does not illuminate, replace the P16 instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .


Circuit/System Testing


1.
Note

When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.

B88 Seat belt switch

Seat belt switch harness connector

K36 SDM

SDM wiring harness connector


Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B88 seat belt switch.

2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.

3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the K36 SDM.

4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter displays Buckled.

5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal A for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal replace the K36 SDM.

6. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the circuit terminal 1 and the ground circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter displays Unbuckled.

7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the K36 SDM.

8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the B88 seat belt switch. Refer to Rear Seat Buckle Side Belt Replacement or Rear Seat Center Shoulder Belt Buckle Replacement (Sedan) .


Component Testing


1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the B88 seat belt switch.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the ground terminal 2, at the switch, with the switch in the open position.

3. If not the specified value, replace the B88 seat belt switch. Refer to Rear Seat Buckle Side Belt Replacement or Rear Seat Center Shoulder Belt Buckle Replacement (Sedan) .

4. Test for less than 5 Ω between the signal circuit terminal 1 and the ground terminal 2, at the switch, with the switch in the closed position.

5. If greater than the specified range, replace the B88 seat belt switch. Refer to Rear Seat Buckle Side Belt Replacement or Rear Seat Center Shoulder Belt Buckle Replacement (Sedan) .


Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for SDM and driver information center, setup, and programming