Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

SRS System




Control System DTCs

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, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components, of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed Service and Repair.
* Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures Service and Repair and General Troubleshooting Information Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
* Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software Programming and Relearning, and retest.

1. Problem verification:

Problem verification
-1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

-2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds. Buckle and unbuckle the driver's seat belt several times.

-3. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Is DTC 61-2x indicated?
-YES- The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.
-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.

2. System check:

System check
-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Disconnect the driver's seat belt buckle switch 2P connector (A) on the floor wire harness.





-3. Clear the DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

-4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then wait for 10 seconds.

-5. Check for DTCs with the HDS Reading and Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

Is DTC 61-2x indicated?
-YES- Short to ground in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.
-NO- Faulty driver's seat belt buckle switch; replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly Front Seat Belt Buckle Removal and Installation, then clear the DTC.