Seat belt light intermittently turning on when the seat belt receptor is connected?

Tiny
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Hello,

The seat belt light intermittently comes on when the seat belt receptor is connected. It may flash and I hear the "tone" for a few seconds, then goes away.

Should the receptor be replaced or is there something else I should look into?

The receptor was replaced about 5 years ago.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks,
Roosevelt.
Sunday, April 27th, 2025 AT 3:47 PM

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Tiny
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Sure, this can happen when the passenger side seat has something on it or the seat sensor is getting weak and thinks there is someone sitting in the seat. I would connect the passengers seat belt to see if the problem goes away. Please let me know.
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Monday, April 28th, 2025 AT 11:31 AM
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Thanks for your reply. I forgot to mention that the tone is on the driver's side when I'm driving.

Does this change the diagnosis?

Thanks, Roosevelt
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Monday, April 28th, 2025 AT 11:49 AM
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Yes, it does, so there is a switch inside the buckle that is bad which makes the waring light/chime come on. You will need to replace the buckle to fix the problem. I would check ebay.
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Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 AT 9:28 AM
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Thank you very much Ken for your help. I will look into finding the part and let you know what happens.

Roosevelt.
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Monday, May 5th, 2025 AT 6:04 PM
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I am fixing this problem right now on a Kia, I got the part from ebay for $60.00. Wish me luck!
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 AT 10:18 AM
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Thanks, I've found a universal fit on eBay, I guess this will work.

I'm concerned because it's low priced but it's a new part.

Roosevelt
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 AT 10:37 AM
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Okay, let me know what happens.
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 AT 11:22 AM
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Thanks.
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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025 AT 11:30 AM
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Thanks Ken,

I have the replacement buckle. The connector needs to be changed, other than that it seems to be the same. It should work.

Thanks again for your help.

Roosevelt.
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Monday, June 9th, 2025 AT 1:48 PM
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Good job, fixed it for less, that is what we are all about.
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 AT 11:29 AM
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Thanks bro
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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025 AT 11:43 AM

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