DTC B2860-11

DTC B2860-11  : Front Passenger's E-Pretensioner Spool Sensor Power Circuit Short

NOTE:  Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review General Troubleshooting Information .

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
   B2860-11 Front Passenger's E-Pretensioner Spool Sensor Power Circuit Short

   Is DTC B2860-11 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 MTR R VC line) 1

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

   -2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 without disconnecting the front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   Test circuit	E-PT MTR R VC
   Test point 1	Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector No. 3 (PNK)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Go to step 5.

3. Shorted wire check (E-PT MTR R VC line) 2

   -1. Disconnect the following connector.

   Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test circuit	E-PT MTR R VC
   Test point 1	Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector No. 3 (PNK)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Faulty front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor; replace the front passenger's seat belt .

4. Shorted wire check (E-PT MTR R VC line) 3

   -1. Disconnect the following connector.

   E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P): disconnected
   Test circuit	E-PT MTR R VC
   Test point 1	Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector No. 3 (PNK)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

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

   NO 

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

5. Shorted wire check (E-PT MTR R VC line to power)

   -1. Disconnect the following connector.

   E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P)

   -2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2 without disconnecting the front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector.

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	E-pretensioner unit connector B (14P): disconnected
   Test circuit	E-PT MTR R VC
   Test point 1	Front passenger's E-pretensioner spool sensor 3P connector No. 3 (PNK)
   Test point 2	Body ground

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   Is there 1.5 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 spool sensor.

   NO 

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