DTC Troubleshooting: 61-2x - With Seat Heater

DTC 61-2x (''x'' can be 0 thru 9 or A thru F):
Short in the Left Side Seat Belt Buckle Switch (With seat heater)
NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures and General Troubleshooting Information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), then wait for 10 seconds.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then buckle and unbuckle the left side seat belt several times.
Is DTC 61-2x indicated?
YES -
Go to Step 5 .
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures. If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  1. Disconnect the driver's (LHD model) or passenger's (RHD model) seat wire harness 2P connector (A) from the left side seat belt buckle switch.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Is DTC 61-2x indicated?
YES -
Short to ground in the driver's (LHD model) or passenger's (RHD model) seat wire harness, SRS floor wire harness; replace the faulty harness.■
NO -
Faulty left side seat belt buckle switch; replace the left side seat belt buckle assembly.