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B2438 Code - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground

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By AutoCodes.com - Updated Dec 08, 2019
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|Code B2438 Possible Causes

  • Faulty Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch circuit poor electrical connection

|How do I Fix the Code B2438?

Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B2438?

Labor: 1.0

The cost of diagnosing the B2438 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

|What are Code B2438 Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|Code B2438 Description

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch is not to factory specifications.

OBDII Code B2438 - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground - AutoCodes.com
B2438 Code - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground

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