3360283 - K73 SEAT BELT UNFASTENED WARNING LIGHT ON

With seat belts fastened, the seat belt unfastened warning light stays on.
The seat belt unfastened warning light is turned on by a direct earth control between the AIR BAG control unit and the Instrument Panel Node.
Results of the tests
1CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Connect an EXAMINER and check the AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT to ensure:

  • there are no faults
Continue to Step 2Presence of fault in warning light/belt switchContinue following the instructions given by the diagnostic equipment
There are errors in the control unitContinue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2CHECKING WARNING LIGHT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
With the ignition key turned off, disconnect the airbag control unit, turn the key to ON and check the warning light is offContinue to Step 4warning light onContinue to Step 3
3CHECKING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the insulation of the warning light control lead from air bag control unit to the instrument panel. See   E7030  AIRBAG Continue to Step 5cable short circuited to earth;Change wiring See   E7030  AIRBAG
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present End of diagnosisFault persistsReplace air bag control unit Op. 5580C14
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsReplace instrument panel Op. 5560B11Search for the fault starting from another symptom'