DTC B0072-1A (2014 2015 2016)

DTC B0072-1A  : Decreased Resistance in the Front Passenger's Seat Belt Tensioner

Special Tools Required 

SRS Short Canceller 070AZ-SAA0100 

NOTE: Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, find out if the vehicle was in a collision. If so, verify that all the required components were replaced with new components of the correct part number, and that they were properly installed .
• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures , General Troubleshooting Information , and Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection - Refer to: Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (2016), or Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection (2014 2015) .
• Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software , and retest.

DTC (SRS)

1. Problem verification

   -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

   - 3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B0072-1A Decreased resistance in the front passenger's seat belt tensioner

   Is DTC B0072-1A indicated?

   YES 

   The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Go to Troubleshooting Intermittent Failures . If another DTC is indicated, troubleshoot the DTC.

2. Front passenger's seat belt tensioner check

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

   - 3. Remove the right side B-pillar upper/lower trim.

   - 4. Disconnect the following connector.

   Front passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (on the floor wire harness)

   - 5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

   - 6. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

   - 7. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then wait for 10 seconds.

   - 8. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B0072-1A Decreased resistance in the front passenger's seat belt tensioner

   Is DTC B0072-1A indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Short to another wire in the front passenger's seat belt tensioner; replace the front passenger's seat belt , then clear the DTC.

3. Shorted wire check (RRP+ line to RRP- line)

   -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

   - 2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

   - 3. Disconnect the following connector.

   SRS unit connector B (39P) - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation,

   - 4. Connect the SRS short canceller to SRS unit connector B (39P) terminals No. 22 and No. 23.

   - 5. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Front passenger's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
   	SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
   	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 22 and No. 23: connected to SRS short canceller
   Test circuit	RRP+, RRP-
   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 22
   Test point 2	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 23

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   Is there an open circuit, or at least 1 MΩ?

   YES 

   The RRP+ and RRP- wires are OK. Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection between the connector and the SRS unit. If the connection is OK, replace the SRS unit - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation . If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.

   NO 

   Short to another wire in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.