FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

DTC 61-2x

DTC 61-2x ("x" can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F): Short in Driver's Seat Belt Buckle Switch

NOTE: 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, system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Disconnect the floor wire harness 3P connector from the driver's seat belt buckle switch 3P connector (A).






7. From the SRS menu, select PARAMETER INFORMATION menu, select "FRONT LEFT BUCKLE."

Is OPEN indicated on the HDS?

YES - Replace the driver's seat belt buckle assembly, then clear the DTC.

NO - Go to step 8.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Measure the resistance between the No. 1 terminal of the floor wire harness 3P connector and body ground. There should be 0 - 1 ohm.






Is the resistance as specified?

YES - Short to ground in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.

NO - Go to step 10.

10. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes.
11. Disconnect the seat belt tensioner 4P connectors and both seat belt buckle tensioner 4P connectors.
12. Disconnect SRS unit connector B (28P) from the SRS unit.
13. Measure the resistance between the No. 2 terminals of the floor wire harness 3P connector and body ground. There should be an open circuit or at least 1 Mohms.






Is there continuity?

YES - Short to ground in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness.

NO - Faulty SRS unit; replace the SRS unit.