DEFINITION: The BCM sounds the fasten seat belt reminder chime for 6 seconds when turning the ignition switch from the off position to the on position with the driver's seat belt fastened. The instrument cluster turns on the fasten belts indicator for 75 seconds when turning the ignition switch from the off position to the on position.

Was the BCM Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

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1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
2. Using the scan tool, monitor the seat belt switch input.
3. While observing the scan tool, fasten and release the driver's seat belt.

Does the scan tool indicate that the seat belt input is unbuckled with the driver's seat belt unfastened?

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
2. Ensure that the driver's seat belt is unfastened.

Important: The fasten seat belts indicator lamp flashes for the last 50 seconds.

3. While observing the fasten belts indicator and listening to the chime, turn the ignition switch on.

Did the fasten seat belt reminder chime sound for 4-8 seconds and the indicator lamp turns on for 63-77 seconds?

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Go to Step 7

1. Disconnect the BCM connector C3.
2. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
3. Using a test light, connect between B+ and the BCM connector C3 terminal B11.

Is the test light off?

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Go to Step 7

1. Leave the test light connected from the previous step.
2. Disconnect the driver's seat belt switch electrical connector.

Is the test light off?

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Go to Step 9

The malfunction is not present at this time. Refer to Audible Warnings Circuit Description for additional information regarding the operation of the fasten seat belt reminder, and indicator lamp.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 10

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1. Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
2. After BCM replacement, perform the Setup New BCM procedure. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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Replace the driver's seat belt buckle.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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Repair the short to ground in circuit 238.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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1. Turn the ignition switch to the off position.
2. Reconnect the connectors and reinstall the components that you removed.
3. Inspect for BCM current DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Displaying .

Are there any BCM current DTCs present?

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System OK