Ford Explorer: Seatbelt Systems / Diagnosis and Testing - Seatbelt Systems
Symptom Chart(s)
Preliminary Inspection
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Before diagnosing or repairing the seatbelt system, inspect the following items:
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Seatbelt webbing integrity (torn, frayed, cut or stretched)
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Seatbelt buckle and tongue assembly (latching and release, foreign debris)
игровой клуб Symptom Chart: Seatbelt System
Symptom Chart
Condition
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Action
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The seatbelt warning indicator does not operate
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GO to Pinpoint Test A
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The seatbelt warning chime does not operate
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GO to Pinpoint Test B
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The seatbelt retractor webbing does not
extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
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GO to Pinpoint Test C
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The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use
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GO to Pinpoint Test C
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The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative
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GO to Pinpoint Test D
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The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing
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GO to Pinpoint Test E
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The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide
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GO to Pinpoint Test E
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The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled
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GO to Pinpoint Test E
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Pinpoint Tests
PINPOINT TEST A : THE SEATBELT WARNING INDICATOR DOES NOT OPERATE
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out.
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If the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
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If the airbag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Diagnosis and Testing).
Possible Sources
- Refer to the pinpoint test
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
PINPOINT TEST B : THE SEATBELT WARNING CHIME DOES NOT OPERATE
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Turn the ignition on and monitor the airbag warning indicator after the IPC proves out.
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If the airbag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to: Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
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If the airbag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Diagnosis and Testing).
Possible Sources
- Refer to the pinpoint test
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
PINPOINT TEST C : SEAT BELT RETRACTOR CONCERNS
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
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If the seatbelt retractor is in web sensing mode, unlock the locked seatbelt retractor. REFER to: Locked Seatbelt Retractor Releasing (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
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If the interior trim is not installed
correctly, correct the interior trim installation. Refer to section
501-05.
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If the seatbelt retractor is locked in
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode or is binding internally, REFER
to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
and carry out the appropriate functional test.
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use
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If the seatbelt webbing is twisted or incorrectly routed, REFER to: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
or REFER to: Seatbelt Twisted at the Seatbelt Guide (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
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If the interior trim is not installed
correctly, correct the interior trim installation. Refer to section
501-05.
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If the seatbelt retractor is binding internally, REFER to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
and carry out the appropriate functional test.
Possible Sources
- Interior trim is not installed correctly
- Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing
- Seatbelt retractor is in web sensing mode
- Seatbelt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode (if equipped)
- Seatbelt retractor binding internally
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
PINPOINT TEST D : BELT-MINDER® CONCERNS
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Using the diagnostic scan tool, verify the Belt-Minder® feature is activated.
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If the Belt-Minder® isn't activated,
activate the Belt-Minder® feature using the diagnostic scan tool or
REFER to: Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, General Procedures).
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If the Belt-Minder® feature is activated, REFER to: Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes, Diagnosis and Testing).
Possible Sources
- Refer to the pinpoint test
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
PINPOINT TEST E : SEAT BELT WEBBING CONCERNS
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing
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REFER to: Seatbelt Tongue Rotated On Belt (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide
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REFER to: Seatbelt Twisted at the Seatbelt Guide (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled
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REFER to: Seatbelt Cleaning (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
Possible Sources
- Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing
- Dirty or soiled seatbelt webbing
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Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). |
System Operation
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
All
retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a
vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the seatbelt ..
Repair
NOTE:
If the seatbelt webbing does not extract from the seatbelt
retractor from the stowed position, this may be due to a normal
condition which happens when the seatbelt retracts at a hig..
Other information:
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
PCM
P0218:0..
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