OBD Guide

B0066

Left Front/Driver Pretensioner Deployment Loop Voltage Out of Range

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • SRS (airbag) light is on
  • The pretensioner may not work in an accident.
  • Error B0066 in the diagnostic scanner memory

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in pretensioner wiring harness
  • Pretensioner squib malfunction
  • Corrosion or poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the SRS control unit
  • Previous activation of the pretensioner (after an accident)

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the SRS system using a scanner
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the pretensioner
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. Check the resistance of the pretensioner squib
  5. If necessary, replace the pretensioner or wiring harness.
  6. Reset SRS errors after repair

Related codes

Error B0066 by Vehicle Brand