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B001A Code - Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B001A?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner
  • Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner harness is open or shorted
  • Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
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How to Fix the DTC B001A?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

B001A:01 Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop Short to Battery
B001A:02 Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop Short to Ground
B001A:04 Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop Open
B001A:0D Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop High Resistance
B001A:0E Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop Low Resistance

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the B001A code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Air Bag Warning Light ON

Code B001A Description

The seat belt pretensioner (driver and passenger) consists of a housing, seat belt retractor (located in the B-pillar), seat belt anchor (located in the seat), seat belt webbing, an initiator, and a canister of gas-generating materials. The initiator is part of the seat belt pretensioner deployment loop. When the vehicle is involved in a collision of sufficient force, the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) causes current to flow through the seat belt deployment loops to the initiator. Current passing through the initiator ignites the material in the canister producing a rapid generation of gas. The gas produced from this reaction deploys the seat belt pretensioners which removes all of the slack in the seat belts. Depending on the severity of the collision, the seat belt pretensioners may deploy without the frontal air bags deploying, or they will deploy immediately before the frontal air bags deploy. A shorting bar (if equipped) is located in the connector.

OBDII Code B001A - Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop - AutoCodes.com
B001A Code - Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop

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Precautions for SRS “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” Service

  • Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, side air curtain modules or seat belts.
  • Never disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, safety belt inflators, or probe the electrical connectors.
  • Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
  • Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes. For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

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