Hello, a friend of mine gave me his '89 camry wagon, and the only known problem is the driver side auto belt is non functioning. After extensive testing and troubleshooting I figured out the culprit has to be the switch linked to the door latch.
I've tested the wire leading from the door switch, to the computer, by grounding out the socket I can move the seat belt arm forward or back (the computer thinks the door is being switched).
So I know the computer, and wiring inside the door, work. The only possible fault has to be the switch the wiring is hooked up to. I've disconnected the three wire hookup inside the door frame, after peeling back the blue plastic seal on the interior of the door (after removing the panel).
I've tried to follow the wire by using a mirror but I can't see where it leads to. I can't physically find the switch, just the wire that leads to it. So I'm at a standstill unless I can remove the entire assembly without somehow messing up the automatic window/lock/handle assemblies in the area.
My question is, can I easily get to the door switch, or should I just bite the bullet and pay a pro to finish the job for me?
Also if the switch is busted, and not just stuck or dirty, what is the best resource for a replacement?