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Test J: DTC B2434 - Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Short To Ground

PINPOINT TEST J: DTC B2434 - DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH SHORT TO GROUND

Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the driver safety belt buckle switch circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground fault, it will store DTC B2434 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.

- DTC B2434 Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Short to Ground - If the RCM detects a short to ground 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
- Driver safety belt buckle assembly
- RCM


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