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Test O: LFC 51/DTC B2434 - Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground

PINPOINT TEST O: LFC 51/DTC B2434 - DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE SWITCH CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND


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Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) checks the driver safety belt buckle switch circuits for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground fault, it will store diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B2434 in memory and flash lamp fault code (LFC) 51 (or higher priority code if 1 exists) on the air bag indicator.

Possible Causes
A driver safety belt buckle switch circuit fault can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulty driver safety belt buckle switch.
- a faulted RCM.