B1513 KIA – Buckle Switch Passenger Open Or Short To Battery

B1513 KIA Possible Symptoms

Air Bag Warning Light ON

B1513 KIA Possible Causes

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

B1513 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.