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Test O: DTC B2433 - Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short To Battery

PINPOINT TEST O: DTC B2433 - DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY

Lamp Fault Codes (LFCs)
The following LFC indicates the specific fault associated with DTC B2433:







Normal Operation
As part of the supplemental restraint system (SRS), the safety belt buckles are equipped with Hall-effect switches. The safety belt buckle switches indicate to the restraints control module (RCM) whether the safety belts are buckled or unbuckled.

The RCM checks the driver safety belt buckle switch circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to battery fault, it will store DTC B2433 in memory, flash LFC 7-9 on the air bag warning indicator.

- DTC B2433 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Short to Battery - If the RCM detects a short to voltage on the driver safety belt buckle circuit, it will set this DTC.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- RCM


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