OBD Guide

B1211

Driver Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit

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

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • Seat belt does not tighten in an accident
  • SRS system does not pass self-diagnosis

Causes

  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Seat belt pretensioner malfunction
  • Problems with the SRS control unit
  • Corrosion or oxidation of contacts

How to Fix

  1. Check the wiring harness for opens and shorts
  2. Check pretensioner chain resistance
  3. Inspect contacts for corrosion
  4. Replace seat belt pretensioner if necessary
  5. Reset error and check SRS system

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