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The Seat Belt Warning Continues Sounding, or Does Not Sound





THE SEAT BELT WARNING CONTINUES SOUNDING, OR DOES NOT SOUND


Description

- Seat belt warning chime does not sound even though driver seat belt is unfastened.
- Seat belt warning chime sounds even though driver seat belt is fastened.




THE SEAT BELT WARNING CONTINUES SOUNDING, OR DOES NOT SOUND


Diagnosis Procedure

1.CHECK SEAT BELT WARNING LAMP
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check the operation of the seat belt warning lamp in the combination meter.

Seat belt fastened : OFF
Seat belt unfastened : ON

Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace the BCM.
NO - GO TO 2.
2.CHECK UNIFIED METER AND A/C AMP. INPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect the CONSULT-III.
2. Select the "Data Monitor" of the "METER/M&A" and check the "BUCKLE SW" monitor value. Refer to Component Function Check.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace the combination meter.
NO - GO TO 3.
3.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE) SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Check the seat belt buckle switch (driver side) signal circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 4.
NO - Repair harness or connector.
4.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE)
Check the seat belt buckle switch (driver side). Refer to Component Inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace the unified meter and A/C amp.
NO - Replace the seat belt buckle switch (driver side). Refer to Removal and Installation.