Seat Belt Tension Reducer; Test - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Seat Belt Tension Reducer

Test

NOTE: You can also test the switch by using the
selfdiagnosis function (mode 2). (See page 23-252.)
1. Remove the center pillar lower trim (see
2. Disconnect the 2P connector from the seat belt
tensioner assembly.
2P CONNECTOR
Wire side of
female terminals
BLU/RED: DRIVER'S and PASSENGER'S
('96 - 98 models)
BLU/WHT: PASSENGER'S ('99 - 01 models)
3. Check for voltage between the No. 2 (+) terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch ON (II).
There should be battery voltage.
• If there is no voltage, check for:
— a blown No. 13 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash
fuse/relay box.
— an open in the YEL wire.
— faulty diode.
• If there is battery voltage, go to step 4.
section 20).
SEAT BELT TENSIONER
ASSEMBLY
YEL
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and reconnect the 2P
connector to the seat belt tensioner assembly.
5. Check for voltage between the No. 1 terminal and
body ground with the ignition switch ON (II) and
seat belt unbuckled.
There should be battery voltage.
• If there is no voltage, replace the seat belt
tensioner assembly.
• If there is battery voltage, go to step 6.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and body
ground with the seat belt buckled.
There should be continuity.
• If there is no continuity, check for:
— poor ground (G601, G651).
— an open in the BLU/RED wire.
— faulty seat belt switch.