Honda HR-V: DTC Troubleshooting 98-11: Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction

NOTE:

• Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
• VSA will set this DTC if any SRS DTCs exist.

1. Problem verification:

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 98-11 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

2. SRS system DTC check:

Check for SRS system DTCs with the HDS.

Are any DTCs indicated?

YES

Go to indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO

Go to step 3.

3. VSA modulator-control unit check (update):

1. Update the VSA modulator-control unit if it does not have the latest software.
2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC 98-11 indicated?

YES

Check for loose terminals in the VSA modulator-control unit 21P connector. If the VSA modulator-control unit was updated and the symptom/indication is still present, replace the VSA modulator-control unit.

NO

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING B0050-F0: DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE SWITCH MALFUNCTION

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the how to troubleshoot the electric parking brake system.

1. Problem verification:

1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then to the ON mode.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B0050-F0 indicated?

YES

The failure is duplicated. Go to SRS troubleshooting.

NO

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the Freeze data/on-board snapshot.

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