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Flow of Diagnosis

1. Verify the vehicle owner's original concern by operating the active restraint system to duplicate the condition.
2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:

Mechanical
- Inspect safety belt webbing for integrity.

Electrical
- Burned out fuse.
- Bare, damaged or disconnected wire.
- Connector not tightly engaged.
- Safety Belt warning Indicator lamp burned out or damaged.

3. If the concern(s) remains after the inspection, determine the symptom(s) and proceed to the Symptom Chart. Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures