B0061 Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor
What does B0061 mean?
B0061 — Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor. This is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code a scanner retrieves when your vehicle's computer detects passenger seat belt tension sensor. The level of risk depends on how the vehicle is currently running and how long you've been driving with the light on.
Common causes of B0061
- Faulty deployment, restraint, or body control circuit component
- Damaged wiring, clock spring, or connector in the body circuit
- Corrosion or water intrusion into a module or connector
- Failed body control module or interior lamp/user-controlled output
- Previously failed component not correctly repaired
How to fix B0061
These are general steps for this system. The exact cause depends on your vehicle — confirm with live scan data before replacing parts.
- Have SRS airbag circuits checked only with an airbag-safe scan tool
- Read the specific body/SRS module fault codes
- Inspect wiring, connectors, and the clock spring for damage
- Verify power, grounds, and network communication to the module
- Replace the identified component, then clear and re-test the system