OBD Guide

B1214

Passenger Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–444 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The SRS indicator on the dashboard is on
  • The passive safety system may not work in an accident.
  • The error is stored in the memory of the control unit

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Pretensioner squib malfunction
  • Damage to connector contacts
  • Problems with the SRS control unit
  • Corrosion of chain elements

How to Fix

  1. Diagnose the SRS system with a scanner
  2. Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the pretensioner
  3. Measure the resistance of the squib (should be 2-4 Ohms)
  4. Inspect connectors for oxidation
  5. If necessary, replace the pretensioner or wiring harness.
  6. Reset SRS memory errors

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