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DTC B2858-14

DTC B2858-14  : Driver's E-Pretensioner Motor Circuit Open or Short to Ground

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DTC Description DTC
B2858-14 Driver's E-Pretensioner Motor Circuit Open or Short to Ground  

DTC (E-pretensioner)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 3. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B2858-14 Driver's E-Pretensioner Motor Circuit Open or Short to Ground  

    Is DTC B2858-14 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting.

  2. Determine possible failure area (L EPT MTR + line, L EPT MTR - line)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit L EPT MTR +
    Test point 1 Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector No. 1 (RED)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH325773Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there 0.2 V or less?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Open wire check (L EPT MTR - line) 1

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

    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit L EPT MTR -
    Test point 1 Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector No. 2 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH325774Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The L EPT MTR - wire is OK. Faulty driver's E-pretensioner motor; replace the driver's seat belt .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (L EPT MTR - line) 2

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector

    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector: disconnected
    Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit L EPT MTR -
    Test point 1 Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector No. 2 (YEL)
    Test point 2 Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector No. 3 (YEL)
    GHH325775Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The L EPT MTR - wire is OK. Replace the E-pretensioner unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the driver's E-pretensioner unit and the driver's E-pretensioner motor.

  5. Shorted wire check (L EPT MTR + line)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector

    - 3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector: disconnected
    Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit L EPT MTR +
    Test point 1 E-pretensioner unit connector A (16P) No. 2 (RED)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH325776Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire between the driver's E-pretensioner unit and the driver's E-pretensioner motor.

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  6. Open wire check (L EPT MTR line)

    - 1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector: disconnected
    Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit L EPT MTR +
    Test point 1 Driver's E-pretensioner motor 2P connector No. 1 (RED)
    Test point 2 Driver's E-pretensioner unit 16P connector No. 2 (RED)
    GHH325777Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The L EPT MTR + wire is OK. Replace the E-pretensioner unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the driver's E-pretensioner unit and the driver's E-pretensioner spool sensor.