DTC B2868-12

DTC B2868-12  : Front Passenger's E-Pretensioner Motor Circuit Short to Power

NOTE: 

• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review General Troubleshooting Information .
• Before replacing the E-pretensioner unit, check the E-pretensioner unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the E-pretensioner unit software , and retest.

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
   B2868-12 Front Passenger's E-Pretensioner Motor Circuit Short to Power

   Is DTC B2868-12 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. Shorted wire check (E-PT R MTR+ line to power)

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

   -2. Disconnect the following connector.

   E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P)

   -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P): disconnected
   Test circuit	E-PT R MTR+
   Test point 1	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P) No. 1 (WHT)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there 3.9 V or more?

   YES 

   Repair a short to power in the wire between the E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P) of the E-pretensioner unit and the front passenger's E-pretensioner motor.

   NO 

   The E-PT R MTR+ wire is OK. Replace the E-pretensioner unit .