B1511 KIA – Buckle Switch Driver Open Or Short To Battery

B1511 KIA Possible Symptoms

Air Bag Warning Light ON

B1511 KIA Possible Causes

Faulty Driver Seat-belt Buckle Switch (SBBS),Driver Seat-belt Buckle Switch (SBBS) harness is open or shorted,Driver Seat-belt Buckle Switch (SBBS) circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Supplemental Restraints System Control Module (SRSCM)

B1511 KIA Description

Seat-belt Buckle Switch (SBBS) is located in driver and passenger side seat. The Supplemental Restraints System Control Module (SRSCM) checks if the seatbelt is buckled by the signal of SBBS. The SRSCM controls air bag module and Seat Belt Pretensioner (BPT) differently in accordance with vehicle speed at the moment of collision and signal from SBBS.