DTC 98-11

DTC 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.

DTCs (VSA)

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.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame
   98-11 Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction

   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

   -1. Check for SRS system DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC

   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.

   DTC Description	DTC	Freeze Frame

   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.