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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.
- Seat belt warning chime sounds continuously.




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 not fastened : ON

Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - GO TO 4.
2.CHECK BCM OUTPUT SIGNAL
Check if the seat belt warning chime is activated by performing BCM active test. Consult-III Function (BCM-Buzzer), "BUZZER :
CONSULT-III Function (BCM - BUZZER)".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - GO TO 3.
3.CHECK COMBINATION METER INPUT SIGNAL
Check if buzzer switches to proper condition (On/Off) on data monitor of combination meter. Consult-III Function (Combination Meter), "CONSULT-III Function".

Buzzer active condition : On
Buzzer non-active condition : Off

Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace combination meter. Removal And Installation.
NO - Replace BCM. Service and Repair.
4.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE) CIRCUIT
Perform the check for the seat belt buckle switch (driver side) circuit. Seat Belt Buckle Switch Signal Circuit Seat Belt Buckle Switch Signal Circuit, "Diagnosis Procedure".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 5.
NO - Repair harness or connector.
5.CHECK SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH (DRIVER SIDE)
Perform a unit check for the seat belt buckle switch (driver side). Seat Belt Buckle Switch Signal Circuit.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Replace combination meter. Removal And Installation.
NO - Replace seat belt buckle (driver side). Removal And Installation.