Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Driver Side Seat Belt Warning Light Does Not Operate








SEAT BELT: SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM: Driver Side Seat Belt Warning Light does not Operate

Driver Side Seat Belt Warning Light does not Operate

DESCRIPTION

When the ignition switch is on (IG), the center airbag sensor assembly transmits front seat inner belt status signals to the combination meter assembly through CAN. If the driver seat belt is not fastened, the combination meter assembly blinks the driver seat belt warning light. If the seat belt is fastened, the warning light goes off.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE: The seat belt warning system uses CAN. Before troubleshooting the seat belt warning system, perform Communication Function Check by following How to Proceed with Troubleshooting to confirm that the communication systems are normal.

PROCEDURE

1. CHECK FOR DTC
(a) Check for DTCs.
Result:






B -- GO TO AIRBAG SYSTEM
A -- GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
C -- Continue to next step.
2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Combination Meter / Active Test.
(e) Check the Driver side seat belt warning light by performing the Active Test.
Combination Meter:






OK:
Switch condition (ON/OFF) can be switched by Active Test.
NG -- REPLACE COMBINATION METER
OK -- REPLACE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY