Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit - Driver
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
Malfunction in the driver seat belt buckle switch circuit. The switch detects whether the driver seat belt is fastened.
Symptoms
- Seat belt warning chime constantly on or off
- Seat belt indicator always on or off
- Airbag staging may be incorrect
- False buckled/unbuckled reading
Common Causes
- Faulty buckle switch
- Damaged wiring to buckle
- Debris in buckle mechanism
- Connector corrosion
Diagnostic Steps
- Check buckle switch operation with scan tool
- Inspect wiring to buckle
- Test switch with multimeter
- Clean buckle mechanism
Repair Notes
Replace seat belt buckle assembly or repair wiring. Do not modify the switch.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0059 on Other Vehicles
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1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE
Nissan 200SX SE-R
1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE
Nissan 240SX
1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE
Nissan 300ZX
1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Nissan 350Z
2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR
Nissan 370Z
2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR
Common Questions
What does code B0059 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
B0059 stands for "Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit - Driver". Malfunction in the driver seat belt buckle switch circuit. The switch detects whether the driver seat belt is fastened.
What are the symptoms of B0059 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of B0059 include: Seat belt warning chime constantly on or off, Seat belt indicator always on or off, Airbag staging may be incorrect, False buckled/unbuckled reading.
What causes B0059 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of B0059 include: Faulty buckle switch, Damaged wiring to buckle, Debris in buckle mechanism, Connector corrosion.