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Test R: DTC B2436 - Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open

PINPOINT TEST R: DTC B2436 - PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CIRCUIT OPEN


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Lamp Fault Codes (LFCs)







The lamp fault code (LFC) indicates the specific fault associated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2436:

NOTE: The secondary warning chime will be activated along with the primary warning indicator when a fault is detected.

Normal Operation
As part of the SRS, the safety belt buckles are equipped with Hall-effect switches. The safety belt switches indicate to the restraints control module (RCM) whether the safety belts are connected (switch closed) or disconnected (switch open).

The RCM checks the passenger safety belt buckle switch circuits for faults. If the RCM detects an open fault, it will store DTC B2436 in memory, flash LFC 5-2 on the air bag indicator and the secondary air bag warning chime will be activated.

Possible Causes
A passenger safety belt buckle switch open circuit fault can be caused by:
- wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulted passenger safety belt buckle switch.
- a faulted RCM.