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What is the DTC for seatbelt passenger pretensioner?

What is the DTC for seatbelt passenger pretensioner?

B1881 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Open”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.

What does the b1881 code on the seatbelt mean?

This helps keep the passenger securely in place while the air bag is deployed. If the body control module, airbag control module, or powertrain control module (PCM) receive an abnormal voltage reading from the passenger pretensioner circuit, then the B1881 code may be detected.

When do I need to replace my seatbelt pretensioner?

If the code remains present, then the mechanic will begin by checking to see if the passenger seatbelt pretensioner has been triggered or not. Seat belt pretensioners can only be used once, and must be replaced after each activation.

What happens when a Ford restraint system fault is detected?

The RCM will set on-demand and store Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2292 in memory if any of these conditions are detected to be outside of their respectful range. If the RCM detects a fault, it will send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.

B1881 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for “Seatbelt Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Open”. This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation.

This helps keep the passenger securely in place while the air bag is deployed. If the body control module, airbag control module, or powertrain control module (PCM) receive an abnormal voltage reading from the passenger pretensioner circuit, then the B1881 code may be detected.

If the code remains present, then the mechanic will begin by checking to see if the passenger seatbelt pretensioner has been triggered or not. Seat belt pretensioners can only be used once, and must be replaced after each activation.

The RCM will set on-demand and store Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2292 in memory if any of these conditions are detected to be outside of their respectful range. If the RCM detects a fault, it will send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.

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