Engine-Codes - Generic - B0126

B0126 Code - Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B0126?

  • Faulty Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch
  • Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Air Bag Control Module

|How to Fix the B0126 Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B0126?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B0126 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B0126 Possible Symptoms?

  • Air Bag Warning Light ON

|What Does the B0126 Code Mean?

The left front seat belt buckle switch circuit consists of the air bag center sensor and left front seat belt buckle assembly. The Air Bag Control Module monitors the Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch. The Air Bag Control Module sets the OBDII code when the Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch is not to factory specifications.

B0126 Code - Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction

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|Code B0126 Information for Specific Makes

  • B0126 Lexus Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction
  • B0126 Scion Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction
  • B0126 Toyota Left Front Seat Belt Buckle Switch Malfunction

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Precautions for SRS “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” Service

  • Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, side air curtain modules or seat belts.
  • Never disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, safety belt inflators, or probe the electrical connectors.
  • Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
  • Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes. For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.