61-2x

SRS DTC Troubleshooting: 61-2x

DTC 61-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):

Short in the Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair, General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes, and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection Procedures.

1. Clear the DTC memory Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then buckle and unbuckle the driver's seat belt several times.

3. Read the DTC Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

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 Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC. �

4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

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 to ON (II).

7. From the system selection menu on the HDS, select SRS, 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 Front Seat Belt Replacement, then clear the DTC.�

NO -

Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

9. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.

10. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit Service and Repair.

11. Measure the resistance between driver's seat wire harness 3P connector terminals No. 1 and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.





Is the resistance as specified?

YES -

Go to step 12.

NO -

Short to ground in the SRS wire harness or driver's seat wire harness; replace the faulty harness, then clear the DTC.�

12. Measure the resistance between driver's seat wire harness 3P connector terminals No. 2 and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 MOhms.





Is there continuity?

YES -

Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit SRS Unit Replacement.�

NO -

Short to ground in the SRS wire harness, or driver's seat wire harness; replace the faulty harness, then clear the DTC.�