Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
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
(about ten seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the On position), it indicates an inoperative airbag indicator lamp. See Airbag Indicator Lamp in
the Diagnosis and Testing for further diagnosis.
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 AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
If the seat belt reminder lamp fails to light during its normal display function (about six seconds after the ignition switch is turned to the On position),
see Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis and Testing for further diagnosis. This lamp is completely controlled by the instrument cluster circuitry. The hard
wired seat belt switch input to the instrument cluster has no control over the seat belt reminder lamp function and is only used by the instrument cluster
circuitry as a reference for its chime request function.
