Commander 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2007)
Seat Belt Buckle Switch: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
The seat belt switches for this vehicle are actually Hall Effect-type sensors. These sensors consist of a fixed-position, Hall Effect Integrated Circuit (IC)
chip and a small permanent magnet that is integral to the front seat belt buckle. The front seat belt buckles are located on a molded plastic scabbard and
secured along with the seat belt tensioner mechanism by a nut to the inboard side of each front seat cushion frame. The seat belt switches are connected
to the vehicle electrical system through a two-lead pigtail wire and connector (1) on the front seat belt buckle-half, which is connected to a wire harness
connector and take out of the seat wire harness. A one kilohm diagnostic resistor is connected in parallel with the IC where the two pigtail wire leads
connect to the IC pins.
The seat belt switches cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire front seat belt buckle-half and tensioner unit must be
replaced.
