Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Rear
Seat Belt Indicator Circuit Malfunction - Rear
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit/System Description
All three rear seat belt switches are 2-wire switch wired to the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) using a signal circuit and a low reference circuit. When the seat belt is unbuckled the switch is closed, and when the seat belt is buckled the switch is open. The SDM sends the status of the rear seat belt via serial data to the driver information center. After receiving the message, the driver information center controls the illumination of the driver seat belt indicator.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Seat Belt Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Connector End Views By Name
Description and Operation
Seat Belt System Description and Operation Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing
* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Diagnostic Aids
1. The mechanical stop in the buckle may prevent latching but the switch in the buckle may momentarily open and the SDM would interpret this as an occupant in the rear seat position and that the buckle was attempting to latch.
2. If a rear occupant attempts to latch the seat belt into the wrong buckle, the indicator may illuminate and the system assumes there is an occupant not buckled in that seat position.
3. An unseated connector can appear as a buckled seat belt connection.
Circuit/System Verification
1. Verify that all connectors are fully seated.
2. With the scan tool monitor the 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter while buckling and unbuckling the seat belt. The parameter should display Buckled and Unbuckled when buckling and unbuckling the seat belt.
• If the parameter does not display Buckled and Unbuckled when buckling and unbuckling the seat belt
• Replace the P9 driver information center.
• If the parameter does display Buckled and Unbuckled when buckling and unbuckling the seat belt
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
Circuit/System Testing
Note: When removing connectors inspect for damage or corrosion. Damage or corrosion in the following requires repair or replacement of the affected component/connector.
* B88 Seat belt switch
* Seat belt switch harness connector
* K36 SDM
* SDM wiring harness connector
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the harness connector at the B88 seat belt switch.
3. Test for less than 5 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
• If 5 ohm or greater
1. Disconnect the harness connector at the K36 SDM.
2. Test for less than 2 ohm in each control circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohm or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohm, replace the K36 SDM.
• If less than 5 ohm
4. Ignition ON.
5. Verify the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter displays Buckled.
• If the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter does not display Buckled
1. Disconnect the harness connector at the K36 SDM.
2. Test for infinite resistance between the seat belt switch signal circuit terminal A and ground.
• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohm, replace the K36 SDM.
• If the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter does display Buckled
6. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the circuit terminal A and the ground circuit terminal B.
7. Verify the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter displays Unbuckled.
• If the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter does not display Unbuckled
1. Disconnect the harness connector at the K36 SDM.
2. Ignition ON.
3. Test for less than 1 V between the signal circuit and ground.
• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
4. Test for less than 2 ohm in each circuit end to end.
• If 2 ohm or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
• If less than 2 ohm, replace the K36 SDM.
• If the scan tool 2nd Row Seat Belt Status parameter does display Unbuckled
8. Replace the B88 seat belt switch.
Component Testing
1. Ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the harness connector at the B88 seat belt switch.
3. B88 seat belt switch in the open position.
4. Test for infinite resistance between the signal circuit terminal A and the ground terminal B at the B88 seat belt switch.
• If there is not infinite resistance
• Replace the B88 seat belt switch.
• If there is infinite resistance
5. B88 seat belt switch in the closed position.
6. Test for less than 1 ohm between the signal circuit terminal A and the ground terminal B at the B88 seat belt switch.
• If 1 ohm or greater
• Replace the B88 seat belt switch.
• If less than 1 ohm
7. All OK.
Repair Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.
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* Rear Seat Center Buckle Side Belt Replacement Rear Seat Center Buckle Side Belt Replacement
* Control Module References Control Module References for SDM and driver information center setup and programming