I have a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5.9 360. I was driving down my driveway to check the mail I stopped the truck and turned it off stepped out for a minute or two. When I got back in I turned the key to the on position. When I did a secondary buzzer went off and now my seat belt light won't turn off? I have inspection coming due soon so I'd really appreciate some advice.

 

These trucks have a seat belt light?


Interesting....

 

Actually it's called a seat belt reminder light. I just checked the Manuel. But still don't have a clue where to start.

 

I wouldn't either. I never wear a seat belt and have never seen a seat belt light on my truck....

 

Check the electrical connector that comes off the buckle side of the seatbelt. Probably came unpluged.

 

I checked both buckles. Driver nor passenger side have any connectors attached. Any other ideas. And to be clear the light that's staying on is located next to the brake light.

 

There should be a 'seat switch, or some such on the drivers seat. Look for any electrical connection......

 

Well I just pulled the entire front seat section completely out to be 100% sure. And there not one single connector nor anywhere to connect anything on the seats. What's strange is I've owned the truck since 02/15/13 and the light for the first time stayed on all the time starting on 01/10/14. So something must of come loose or something else. I already checked the fuses and used a volt tester to check for power in the fuse box. So I'm stumped.

 

Ok, appears the seat belt switch is on the seat belt..... inside the body panel where the reel is. One wire connector, (maybe two...) feed wire is Light green with Red trace.

 

I appreciate the information. I'll check it out tomorrow and post the results.