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Hi all,

I have an SRS 4-1 passenger side seat belt tensioner code.

I called my local Honda dealer and was told:
"If the issue is a mechanical problem with the seat belt tensioner it is covered by Honda, but of it if is electrical it is not. You need to bring it in so [we can charge you to] take a look".

1) How do I tell the difference?
2) Is this statement from my Honda dealer true?

Many thanks!

 
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Most likely mechanical,
Look under the seat, as long as the wiring isn't coated in old coffee or pop, and it doesn't look like it been underwater for a decade, then the wiring is fine

 
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Thanks Colin. It's clean as a whistle under there.

 
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I know the driver's side seat belt buckle was a common issue. It was internal to the buckle itself. Honestly, what I did (on my 2002's driver's side buckle) was buy a $50 part off ebay and swapped it in. Just made sure it had a good return/warranty policy on the ebay listing. Cheaper than Honda's $150 diag fee.

 
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The belt buckle issue have been known for decades, literally

 
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SRS 4-1 is for the passenger's seat belt tensioner and its circuit.
Can you clear the SRS code to see if it comes back and is intermittent? Remove negative battery cable for 3 minutes - see if code still there or returns?
Otherwise troubleshoot the connectors, an open in the circuit, bad wire harnesses, or a faulty SRS unit.
From what I have read the seatbelt mechanicals are lifetime warranty by Honda in the USA but not if an electrical failure.

 
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This is very helpful, thank you.
I have tried to reset the codes using the two-wires in the yellow jack approach but over multiple events I was not able.
I will try to disconnect the battery and see what happens.
I will also check under the seat to make sure all the connectors are tightly connected.
I read about a person who had this issue intermittently and could get the code/alert by moving the seat, so I'll also try that.