2005 Dodge Dakota seat belt warning

2005 DODGE DAKOTA
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HORNEDAWG
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2005 Dodge Dakota V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic 55oook miles

my seat belt light/buzzer won't shut off when it is conected.how do I fix this?
Dec 29, 2008 at 8:38 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
It sounds like there is a problem with the switch in the belt. The only thing you can do is replace it. To test it, disconnect the wiring. See if it shuts off. Let me know what you find.

Joe
Dec 29, 2008 at 3:39 PM
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[quote:43eefe52d6="Jacobandnickolas"]Hi:
It sounds like there is a problem with the switch in the belt. The only thing you can do is replace it. To test it, disconnect the wiring. See if it shuts off. Let me know what you find.

Joe[/quote:43eefe52d6]Hi: Thanks for the info,I took my drivers side seat out.And found that the wire which runs from the buckle, too read that the belt is conected got pinched by the seat being adjusted.So I spliced a new wire in,and everything is good know.
Dec 29, 2008 at 8:24 PM
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That is good news and a cheap fix. let us know if you have other questions in the future.

Joe
Dec 30, 2008 at 12:21 AM
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