DTC B0070-13 (2017 2018 2019 2020)

DTC B0070-13  : Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Seat Belt Tensioner

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 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 .

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
   B0070-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's seat belt tensioner

   Is DTC B0070-13 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. Driver'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 left side B-pillar lower trim.

   - 4. Disconnect the following connector.

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

   - 5. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

   Terminal A	Driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (female terminals) No. 1 (on the floor wire harness):
   Terminal B	Driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (female terminals) No. 2 (on the floor wire harness):

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   - 6. the negative cable to the Battery.

   - 7. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

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

   - 9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B0070-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's seat belt tensioner

   Is DTC B0070-13 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Open in the driver's seat belt tensioner; replace the driver's seat belt , then clear the DTC.

3. Open wire check (LRP+, LRP- lines)

   -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 jumper wire from the driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector on the floor wire harness.

   - 4. Disconnect the following connector.

   SRS unit connector B (39P)

   - 5. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

   Terminal A	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 20 - Refer to: SRS Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020)
   Terminal B	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 21 - Refer to: SRS Unit Connector for Inputs and Outputs (2017 2018 2019 2020)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
   	SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
   	SRS unit connector B (39P) terminals No. 20 and No. 21: jumped
   Test point 1	Driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (female terminals) No. 1 (on the floor wire harness):
   Test point 2	Driver's seat belt tensioner 2P connector (female terminals) No. 2 (on the floor wire harness):

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   Is there 1.0 Ω or less?

   YES 

   The LRP+ and LRP- wires are OK. Faulty SRS unit or poor connection at SRS unit connector B (39P) and the SRS unit. Check the connection; if the connection is OK, check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting or replace the SRS unit - Refer to: SRS Unit Removal and Installation (2017 2018 2019 2020), . If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.

   NO 

   Open in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.