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Test L: DTC B2438 - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Short To Ground

PINPOINT TEST L: DTC B2438 - PASSENGERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND

Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks the passenger safety belt buckle switch circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground fault, it will store DTC B2438 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.

- DTC B2438 Passenger's Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground - If the RCM detects a short to ground on the passenger safety belt buckle circuit, it will set this DTC.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Passenger safety belt buckle switch
- RCM


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