chuyler1

iTrader: (1)

Cruising down the highway, and the seatbelt light will turn on...then it goes off, seemingly haphazardly. If I remove my seatbelt or giggle it, the light does nothing. Any ideas what to check? Car is low miles and original. I'm not sure where to start.

t_g_farrell

iTrader: (1)

Based on the electrical diagrams it looks like theres a sensor or switch on the receiver of the belt (the end by the console). I would check continuity, Maybe unplug it, clean it and plug it back in.

I found this in section H of the 1980 electrical diagrams manual on http://foxed.ca

chuyler1

iTrader: (1)

Ok, I'll see if I can find the switch. I thought it might be a grounding issue somewhere else but it makes sense to start with the basics.

ThirdPedalNirvana

I know this isn't necessarily any help, but I have exactly the same issue. Randomly the seatbelt light will come on for 3-5 seconds, then go off again. I doubt its grounding at the panel, or else you'd have other issues, I figured it's just a faulty sensor.

Anyway, I just ignore it. If it ever comes on and stays on, I'll do something about it.

'85 GSL.

chuyler1

iTrader: (1)

That's exactly what mine does. I think you're right about the sensor. Haven't seen it lately...but it sure does freak me out when I'm at an HPDE and lights on the dash start going off.