B0061

Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
Security error message on dashboard
Incorrect operation of the seat belt pretensioner

Causes

Malfunction of the seat belt tension sensor
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Wiring harness damage
Problems with the security control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness in the sensor area
Test the resistance of the tension sensor
Check contacts and connectors for corrosion or damage
If necessary, replace the belt tension sensor
Reset security system errors after repair

Related codes

B0051 B0060 B0062