Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The RCM continuously monitors the passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner circuits for the following faults:

Resistance out of range
Unexpected voltage
Short to ground
Faulted passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner

If a fault is detected, the RCM stores DTC B0072:11, B0072:12, B0072:13 or B0072:1A in memory and sends a message to the IPC to illuminate the airbag warning indicator.

The RCM analyzes the deployment loop resistance to determine if a fault exists. The value displayed in the PID is the deployment loop resistance measured by the RCM. If the value displayed is lower or higher than the desired range (refer to diagram below), the RCM can set a DTC. As the deployment loop resistance drifts farther outside the desired range, the chance for a DTC increases. Small variations in resistance can occur due to the effect of road vibrations on terminal fit. Crimps and terminals can be affected by stress and harness movement and can cause an increase in resistance due to wire strain. These variables can result in an intermittent fault. For this reason, the test requires the PID value to be within the desired range before the fault is considered repaired, regardless if the module is reporting an on-demand DTC at the time of diagnosis. Following this direction helps make sure that minor changes in resistance do not create a repeat concern. This test uses process of elimination to diagnose each part of the deployment loop circuit including:

Wiring
Connections
Passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner
RCM

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

PPT I RCM DTC FAULT TRIGGER CONDITIONS

DTC	Description	Fault Trigger Condition
B0072:11	Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner "A" Deployment Control: Circuit Short to Ground	Sets when the RCM senses a short to ground from either passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner circuit for more than 6 seconds.
B0072:12	Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner "A" Deployment Control: Circuit Short to Battery	Sets when the RCM senses a short to voltage from either passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner circuit for more than 6 seconds.
B0072:13	Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner "A" Deployment Control: Circuit Open	Sets when the RCM measures more than the desired resistance between the passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner circuits for more than 6 seconds.
B0072:1A	Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner "A" Deployment Control: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold	Sets when the RCM measures less than the desired resistance between the passenger seatbelt anchor pretensioner circuits for more than 6 seconds.