DTC 61-2x
DTC 61-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle SwitchNOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.
1. Clear the DTC memory.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then buckle and unbuckle the driver's seat belt several times.
3. Read the DTC.
Is DTC 61-2x indicated?
YES - Go to step 4.
NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubles hoot the DTC.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the driver's seat wire harness 3P connector from the driver's seat belt buckle switch 3P connector (A).
6. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
7. From the system selection menu on the HDS, select SRS, then select SRS again, then select PARAMETER INFORMATION, then Buckle Switch, Seat Position Sensor and check the status on the HDS screen for FRONT LEFT SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH.
Is OPEN indicated on the HDS?
YES - Replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly, then erase the DTC.
NO - Go to step 8.
8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
10. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 4P connectors and both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connector.
11. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
12. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the driver's seat wire harness 3P connector and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at lest 1 Mohm.
Is the resistance as specified?
YES - Go to step 13.
NO - Short to ground in the SRS main harness or driver's seat wire harness; replace the faulty harness.
13. Measure the resistance between the No. 2 terminals of the driver's seat wire harness 3P connector and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohm.
Is there continuity?
YES - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.
NO - Short to ground in the driver's seat wire harness; replace the driver's seat wire harness.