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Altima motorized seat belts

Sent to Car Experts June 08, 2005 7:29 p.m.

93 Altima with motorized front seat belts that both just quit working. Bad relay, if so where is it? Or computer problem (passive belt controller under center console)? Maintenance manual is no help.

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on June 8 2005 at 7:52pm

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

Status: Closed Value: $10

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Sent June 10, 2005 10:59 a.m. (1 day and 15 hours later)

So I've determined that the "passive belt controller" under the center console contains the computer microchip that controls the motorized seatbelts, and also contains the relays that power those belts. There are no user serviceable parts inside the controller. NISSAN wants $430 for a new one, they think highly of it. Salvage yards have many available, starting at $35. Can you guess which one I'm buying?

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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June 11, 2005 7:58 a.m. (20 hours and 58 minutes later)

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My guess would be the used one that may be bad also.I wouldn't buy anything until I've verified all power and ground circuits for the entire system.However I don't have a wiring diagram for your car and thats why I never answered your question.So you have been given a free hint of where to start looking.

Davo -- Master technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 1892 Car Accepts
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Sent June 11, 2005 11:15 a.m. (3 hours and 16 minutes later)

Thanks DAVO. My Haines manual doesn't even mention the passive restraint system, let alone diagram the wiring. So for 35 bucks a pop I'll buy a used controller or two, til I get one that works, then I'm selling the car anyway.

Customer (name blocked for privacy)

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June 11, 2005 3:51 p.m. (4 hours and 35 minutes later)

If you get a used controller from the junk yard and it doesn't work take it back they shouldn't give you a hard time about it . They usually will just give you another one.

Marc -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
32 years exp. automotive repair NYS emisisions repair cert.

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