Buckle Switch Inspection

Switch the ignition off.
Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait for 1 min or more . (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the seat. (See SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the buckle. (See BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect for continuity between the buckle switch terminals using a tester.

Fig 1: Buckle Switch Terminals Circuit Diagram
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- If not as indicated in the table, replace the buckle. (See BUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Fig 2: Buckle Switch Terminals Continuity Chart
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