Follow Steve's diagnosis...even though you don't understand, it is probably spot on.

I don't know if the search function is fully restored, if it is doing a search on "diode" or "faulty seat belt module" should bring up a number of posts. Some may even have a how-to repair or how-to replace diodes at home.

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.