B0060 code meaning
Driver Seat Belt Tension Sensor
What B0060 means
B0060 refers to a belt tension sensor in the driver's belt, a force gauge usually bolted to the lower anchor with the webbing running through it. In Delphi's design a spring-loaded slider moves against the belt pull and a Hall element between two magnets turns the travel into a voltage; the springs give way at roughly 5 to 15 lb. CTS, which calls itself the market leader, builds such sensors in several mounting styles. A second Delphi patent has the sensor report its value in 3-lb steps over a two-wire line and flag readings outside the valid band as a high or low fault. Tension sensing serves mainly the passenger seat; a driver-side unit is rare. No carmaker documents B0060 publicly; Saab's older airbag modules do not list it. Airbag lamp on.
B0060 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor0.5 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of B0060
- Airbag warning lamp on
- Restraint module may fall back to a default firing strategy for the driver
- Safety note: the sensor plug sits beside the seat near pretensioner and side airbag plugs; only unplug it with the battery disconnected and the wait time observed
Common causes of B0060
- Most likelyLoose or corroded connector at the anchor-mounted tension sensor
- PossibleTension sensor output stuck or out of range, e.g. jammed slider
- PossibleSensor lead pinched under the seat or at the sill trim
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Seat belt tension sensorSRS seat wiringSRS control module
What each part of B0060 means
| B | Body system: airbags, seat belts, power seats, lights and climate control. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| 60 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note B0060 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about B0060
What does B0060 mean?
B0060 means "Driver Seat Belt Tension Sensor". B0060 refers to a belt tension sensor in the driver's belt, a force gauge usually bolted to the lower anchor with the webbing running through it. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with B0060?
B0060 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will B0060 fail an emissions test?
B0060 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is B0060 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will B0060 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.