Dakota 4WD V6-3.9L VIN X (1997)
Seat Belt Reminder Lamp: Testing and Inspection
The diagnosis found here addresses an inoperative seat belt reminder lamp condition. If the lamp comes on and flashes following its display function (for
about seven seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the On position), refer to the diagnosis for the airbag indicator lamp in Air Bags and Seat Belts
/Air Bags.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Check the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery voltage at the fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the
open circuit to the ignition switch as required.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Unplug the wire harness connector from the seat belt
switch in the driver side seat belt retractor. Check for continuity between the fused ignition switch output circuit cavity of the body half of the seat
belt switch wire harness connector and the fuse in the junction block. There should be continuity If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair the open
circuit as required.
4. Check for continuity between the two cavities of the seat belt retractor half of the seat belt switch wire harness connector. There should be no
continuity with the seat belt webbing wound on the retractor spool, and continuity with the seat belt webbing pulled out of the retractor. If OK, go
to Step 5. If not OK, replace the faulty seat belt and retractor assembly
5. Remove the instrument cluster bezel and the instrument cluster. Check for continuity between the seat belt switch sense circuit cavities of the
cluster wire harness connector and the body half of the seat belt switch wire harness connector. There should be continuity. If OK, see Instrument
Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Cluster for diagnosis of the seat belt reminder lamp and the instrument cluster
circuitry. If not OK, repair the open circuit as required.
