Probe V6-182 3.0L (1990)
Seat Belt Buckle Switch: Customer Interest
Safety Belt Warning Lamp - ON Intermittently
Article No.
91-12-7
06/12/91
LAMP - SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT DISPLAYED INTERMITTENTLY
FORD:
1990-91 PROBE
ISSUE:
The safety belt warning light and chime may be intermittently activated during normal vehicle operation. This occurs because of the
sensitivity of the center retractor electrical sensor caps.
ACTION:
Install new center retractor electrical sensor caps with improved surface coatings. This can be done without removing the passive belt
retractor assembly located in the rear of the center console. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Confirm the condition by driving the vehicle with the safety belt system operational. If the safety belt warning light or chime is activated during
normal driving, the retractor sensor(s) could be the cause of the concern.
2.
Test the sensor's activation.
a.
Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
b.
Close both doors.
c.
See if the belts track to the "B" pillar position and the light or chime goes off in about 4-6 seconds.
3.
With the ignition switch still in the "ON" position, unhook either the left or right side shoulder belt from the belt carrier/latch. Allow the belt to
retract into the center retractor. When either belt is retracted, the warning light and chime should activate.
4.
Attempt to deactivate the safety belt warning light and chime.
a.
Pull the belt out of the retractor, about 26-28", up to the carrier latch.
b.
Check to see if the safety belt warning light and chime are deactivated.
NOTE:
IF THE WARNING LIGHT AND CHIME CONTINUE TO ACTIVATE WITH THE BELTS LATCHED AT THE CARRIER, THE
SENSORS ARE FAULTY AND MUST BE REPLACED.
5.
Gain access to the center retractor electrical sensor caps. Refer to the 1991 Probe Shop Manual, Pages 01-12-7 through 9, for service details.
Figure 1
NOTE:
THE CENTER CONSOLE DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES ARE DIFFERENT FOR THE MANUAL AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE.
THE CENTER CONSOLE DOES NOT NEED TO BE COMPLETELY REMOVED TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE CENTER BELT
RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY AND SENSORS.
