Lincoln Corsair: 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)
REFER to: Seatbelt System Functional Tests (501-20A Seatbelt Systems, General Procedures).
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)
.
Possible Sources
- Refer to the pinpoint test
|
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)
.
Possible Sources
- Refer to the pinpoint test
|
Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or
DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General
Information, Description and Operation). |
PINPOINT TEST C: SEATBELT RETRACTOR CONCERNS
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The seatbelt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use
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
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)
.
Possible Sources
- Refer to the pinpoint test
|
Diagnostic steps are not provided for this symptom or
DTC. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General
Information, Description and Operation). |
PINPOINT TEST E: SEATBELT WEBBING CONCERNS
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The seatbelt tongue is rotated on the seatbelt webbing
The seatbelt webbing is twisted at the seatbelt guide
The seatbelt webbing is dirty or soiled
Possible Sources
- Twisted or incorrectly routed seatbelt webbing
- Dirty or soiled seatbelt webbing
|
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
webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24
km/h (15 mph)...
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 high rate of
speed...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...
Information on T Type Tires
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T type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
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