1987 Chevy seat belt warning buzzer

Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.

Sam71395

Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2023
Posts
34
Reaction score
21
Location
Minnesota
First Name
Sam
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
V10 Silverado
Engine Size
350
Hi all, I am trying to work out all of the kinks of my 87, I am trying to get my truck to do it's seat belt warning chime when the key is first turned on, the fasten seat belt light does not come on either, the buzzer box under the dash works, it comes on when the door is open with the key in the ignition, and it chimes when the headlights are left on also. If anybody has a wiring diagram for an 87, that would be greatly appreciated
 

Jgonick

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 12, 2017
Posts
320
Reaction score
411
Location
West Texas
First Name
Joel
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
I'll post the 87 schematic in a few minutes when I find it. This attachment will probably help you more.
It all connects to the convenience center. The blk/wht-238 wire runs to the seat belt switch to complete it to ground when the seat belt is not pulled out. Probably that is where your problem will be- that switch can be problematic.
 

Attachments

  • C10 Convience Center2.png
    C10 Convience Center2.png
    369.7 KB · Views: 6

Jgonick

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 12, 2017
Posts
320
Reaction score
411
Location
West Texas
First Name
Joel
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
87 wiring manual- starts on page 163. 1987 r/v truck
Link to wiring manuals

87 is a little more difficult to follow than earlier manuals. The attachments are page 175 & 176.

blk/wht-238 runs to seat belt switch and blk-150 runs to ground. I believe earlier seat belts use to ground them directly at the seat belt instead of using the blk-150 wire.
 

Attachments

  • p175.jpg
    p175.jpg
    70.3 KB · Views: 3
  • p176.jpg
    p176.jpg
    49.9 KB · Views: 4

Sam71395

Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2023
Posts
34
Reaction score
21
Location
Minnesota
First Name
Sam
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
V10 Silverado
Engine Size
350
where is that seat belt switch located, I was not aware that there was a switch for the seatbelt?
 

Jgonick

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 12, 2017
Posts
320
Reaction score
411
Location
West Texas
First Name
Joel
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
Located inside the cover on the seat belt retractor.

This attachment is 88- should be the same- easier to read
 

Attachments

  • 88.png
    88.png
    275.9 KB · Views: 4
Last edited:

Jgonick

Full Access Member
Joined
Jan 12, 2017
Posts
320
Reaction score
411
Location
West Texas
First Name
Joel
Truck Year
1985
Truck Model
K10
Engine Size
350
Located here-see attachment I've only personally fixed 85 and older- but should be the same.
 

Attachments

  • example.jpg
    example.jpg
    132.8 KB · Views: 5

Sam71395

Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2023
Posts
34
Reaction score
21
Location
Minnesota
First Name
Sam
Truck Year
1987
Truck Model
V10 Silverado
Engine Size
350
I think there is a pretty decent chance that is unplugged in mine, the carpet was replaced prior to me buying the truck, and the seatbelt retractor was removed for that, I will check it out tomorrow
 

Forum statistics

Threads
44,390
Posts
956,235
Members
36,677
Latest member
brodiebaker
Top