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Inspection Procedure

  1. PREPARATION

    Refer to PREPARATION OF INSPECTION .

  2. CHECK SHORT OR SHORT TO GROUND
    1. Disconnect the BS connector.
    2. Measure resistance between the terminal 2 of BS harness connector and chassis ground.
    3. Measure resistance between the terminal 2 and 3 of BS harness connector.

      specification (Resistance) : Infinite

      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between BS Sensor Harness Connector Terminals / Chassis Ground
      G06410024Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
    4. Is the measured resistance within specification?
    5. YES 

      • Go to next step.

      NO 

      • Repair the short or short to ground circuit on wiring harness between the BS and the SRSCM.
  3. CHECK THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH (BS)
    1. Measure current between the terminal 2 of BS and 69 (68) of SRSCM harness connector.

      specification (current) : 12 ~ 17 mA (Buckled status) , 4 ~ 7 mA (Unbuckled status)

    2. Is the measured current within specification?

      YES 

      • Go to next step.

      NO 

      • Replace the BS.
  4. CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN

    Refer to CLEAR THE DTC AND CHECK THE VEHICLE AGAIN .