Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit - Driver
2012-2016 Tesla Model S 85 kWh Single Motor RWD
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
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
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Common Questions
What does code B0059 mean on a 2012-2016 Tesla Model S?
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 Tesla Model S?
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 2012-2016 Tesla Model S?
Common causes of B0059 include: Faulty buckle switch, Damaged wiring to buckle, Debris in buckle mechanism, Connector corrosion.