Hey guys my Rl just thre out code 61-1 airbag code i was wondering what this code is?

 

I'm reasonably sure the 61-1 is a battery voltage issue. How old is your battery?

 

Batterey was done 2 years ago

 

What makes you think the 61-1 code is airbag related?

 

[ the car is anouncing airbag system may be deactivated then in the massages it displays 61-1



QUOTE=NBP04TL4ME;15228698]What makes you think the 61-1 code is airbag related?[/QUOTE]

 

Certain 2005 RL's are now included in the Takata airbag recall. Check with your local dealer to see if your VIN is included.

 

I just called my dealer in Los Gatos they said my vehicle did not have a recall for the airbags yet

 

Could be a catch-22 in that the a bad or dying (low voltage) battery could be kicking this code out. I would start by having your battery tested. A bad or dying battery has been known to manifest itself in all sorts of electrical oddities.
Battery may test good and it could be your alternator, but again I would start with having the battery tested.

 

What is the batterys appropriate voltage

 

Usually at rest, a battery will register around 13.2 V or higher. But, we don't know if you might have a draw causing a lower voltage reading. That's why the load test is important. With modern testers, the battery doesn't even have to have a 100% full charge to get that info.

 

It's more complicated than just voltage, but this is a good indicator. You need to have the battery tested to see if there is a drain on the battery itself, or a defect within.

 

[ i will have the batterey checked i hate having warning lights


QUOTE=NBP04TL4ME;15228752]It's more complicated than just voltage, but this is a good indicator. You need to have the battery tested to see if there is a drain on the battery itself, or a defect within.[/QUOTE]

 

Depends whether the engine is running or not. And its easy to check the battery yourself.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?p=14546038#post14546038

LINK: How to maintain a battery
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=775689

 

OP - Keep us posted.

 

[So after letting it sit overnight im not getting the warning light on the mid weird


QUOTE=NBP04TL4ME;15228927]OP - Keep us posted.[/QUOTE]

 

Still betting on the battery.

 

[ it seems very likely


QUOTE=NBP04TL4ME;15229095]Still betting on the battery.[/QUOTE]

 

61-1 is the drivers side seat buckle. It carries a lifetime warranty. Dealer will fix for free. Its not a battery issue. I just had this done on my 05 rl.

 

Really what would i tell them just give them the code

 

I had the same code. It's the seat belt having mine repaired free! Plus I have over 200k miles.

 

They replaced it for free

 

Bring it to the dealer. They will tell you it will be like $120 to diagnose it. Once they diagnose it as 61-1, the fee is waived and its covered under warranty. It will show when they pull the code.

 

I looked further into this (Google "Acura code 61-1") and it seems half of the posts say it's "low battery voltage" or "battery voltage malf" and the other half say "open circuited in drivers seat belt buckle switch."

If it were me, I would double check that my battery connections are good, tight and corrosion free both at the battery and the other ends. From there, go to a dealer

 

Yes. They just had to order the part.

 

Guys this possibly might be off topic but were can i find the cover that covers the batterey its gone missing when i had it serviced

 

Believe the part number is 31551-SJA-A01ZA. You can hit up one of the vendors here on AZ, your local dealer or one of the many on line. I'm local to Bernardiparts.com and use them. Their prices are good but IMHO they do make some of it back on shipping costs.

 

[Thanks somehow i took it in for a service and when i got home to check under the hood it was gone!! Im going to check with them how much it is



QUOTE=NBP04TL4ME;15232070]Believe the part number is 31551-SJA-A01ZA. You can hit up one of the vendors here on AZ, your local dealer or one of the many on line. I'm local to Bernardiparts.com and use them. Their prices are good but IMHO they do make some of it back on shipping costs.[/QUOTE]

 

You night want him to first check with whomever serviced your car. Can't imagine they would have a lot of RL battery covers laying around........

 

[I checked with them they said they have no clue. So il just replace it

QUOTE=NBP04TL4ME;15232457]You night want him to first check with whomever serviced your car. Can't imagine they would have a lot of RL battery covers laying around........[/QUOTE]

 

FYI, Los Gatos Acura is now able to order the parts for the airbag recall, if your VIN qualifies.

 

OP - Any updates??

 

No update yet guys , i havent been able to take my RL in yet im planning on next week , the message did not appear again the message is just on the diagnostic screen

 

Ok guys new update , I left the issue alone for awhile and it cleared itself. I'm convinced it may be the battetey causing this because now my steering wheal won't bring itself to the saved position any more, the car will also give out airbag code and if I leave it off for an hour or so it clears itself and won't show it's ugly little head for awhile. Seems to me that your guys suspicious about the battery are right has this happen to anyone on a dying batterey sign. Thanks guys and sorry for the long time to update been real busy with college work

 

It's your seat buckle, driver side. Lifetime warranty. Does it show up in messages on the LCD screen?

 

Yes it stored on the messages also