Buckle Switch Inspection

Switch the ignition to off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the front seat. (See FRONT SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front buckle. (See FRONT BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester.

Fig 1: Buckle Switch Circuit
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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the front buckle.
Fig 2: Buckle Switch Continuity Table
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