2020 DODGE CHALLENGER

6.2L V8 Hellcat (707hp)RWDAUTOMATICgassupercharged
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0059moderate severityBody

Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit - Driver

on 2020 Dodge Challenger 6.2L V8 Hellcat (707hp) · RWD

What this code means

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

  1. Check buckle switch operation with scan tool
  2. Inspect wiring to buckle
  3. Test switch with multimeter
  4. Clean buckle mechanism

Repair notes

Replace seat belt buckle assembly or repair wiring. Do not modify the switch.

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