Airbags

B0060 — Driver Seatbelt Tension Sensor Circuit Malfunction

Severity: medium Safe to drive

What B0060 means

B0060 means the restraint control module detected a fault in the driver seatbelt tension sensor circuit. This sensor reports whether the belt is buckled and how tight it is, and the module uses that data to decide how belt pretensioners and airbags should deploy. If the signal is open, shorted or implausible, the module stores the code and turns on the SRS light.

Symptoms

  • SRS or airbag warning light is on
  • Seatbelt warning light stays on even when buckled
  • Seatbelt reminder chime is silent or intermittent
  • Warning light comes and goes with bumps or after interior cleaning

Possible causes

  1. Failed driver seatbelt tension sensor
  2. Open or shorted wiring to the sensor
  3. Corroded or loose connector at the buckle or under the seat
  4. Wiring damaged by seat movement or past interior repairs
  5. Fault in the SRS module or BCM, or a communication error between them

How to diagnose

  1. Scan with a tool that reads SRS codes, save the freeze frame and look for other belt or airbag codes
  2. Inspect the wiring and connector at the buckle and under the driver seat for damage and corrosion
  3. Before unplugging any connector, disconnect the battery and wait the time the manufacturer specifies to avoid accidental airbag deployment
  4. Watch the sensor status in live data while buckling and unbuckling the belt
  5. Test the sensor circuit for opens, shorts to ground and shorts to power using the wiring diagram
  6. Check the sensor's resistance or signal against factory specifications
  7. Verify power and ground to the SRS module and check communication with the BCM
  8. Clear the code and confirm it does not return

Common fixes

  • Replace the seatbelt tension sensor or buckle assembly
  • Repair the wiring harness or replace the damaged connector
  • Clean the terminals and secure the connector
  • Update software or replace the BCM or SRS module if confirmed faulty

Questions and answers

What does B0060 mean?

It indicates a fault in the driver seatbelt tension sensor circuit. The restraint module is not getting a valid signal from the sensor, so the warning light comes on.

Can I drive with code B0060?

Yes, the car will drive normally. But the driver's belt and airbag may not work as designed in a crash, so get it diagnosed soon.

Can I just clear B0060?

Clearing may work briefly if it was a one-time glitch. If the sensor or wiring is faulty, the code will return and protection stays limited.

This is general information about the code. The meaning can differ between makes and models: a scan tool and the repair manual for your car will show the exact cause.