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

2008 CHEVROLET AVEO
180,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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.

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Roosevelt.
Apr 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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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.
Apr 28, 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
Apr 28, 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.
Apr 29, 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.
May 5, 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!
May 6, 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
May 6, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Okay, let me know what happens.
May 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Thanks.
May 6, 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.
Jun 9, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Good job, fixed it for less, that is what we are all about.
Jun 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Thanks bro
Jun 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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