Buckle Switch Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the buckle switch connector.
Inspect for continuity between the seat belt switch terminals using an ohmmeter.
- If not as specified, replace the buckle.
Fig 1: Identifying Seat Belt Terminal Continuity
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Identifying Buckle Switch Terminal Connectors
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.