DTC B0079-12

DTC B0079-12  : Short to Power in the Driver's Seat Belt Outer Lap Tensioner

Special Tools Required 

SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A 

SRS Simulator Lead M 070AZ-SNA0400 

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 12 Volt 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
   B0079-12 Short to power in the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner

   Is DTC B0079-12 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 outer lap tensioner check

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

   -2. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

   -3. Remove the left side B-pillar lower trim cover .

   -4. Disconnect the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner 2P connector (A) on the floor wire harness.

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   -5. Connect the terminals of SRS simulator lead M to the SRS inflator simulator (2 Ω connectors), then connect SRS simulator lead M to the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner 2P connector on the floor wire harness.

   -6. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 volt 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
   B0079-12 Short to power in the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner

   Is DTC B0079-12 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Short to power in the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner; replace the driver's seat belt , then clear the DTC.

3. Shorted wire check (LLP+, LLP- lines to power)

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

   -2. Disconnect the negative cable from the 12 volt battery, then wait at least 3 minutes.

   -3. Disconnect the following connector.

   SRS unit connector B (39P)

   -4. Disconnect SRS simulator lead M from the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner 2P connector on the floor wire harness.

   -5. Reconnect the negative cable to the 12 volt battery.

   -6. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

   -7. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	Driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
   	SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 24
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 25
   Test point 2	Body ground

   Is there 0.2 V or less?

   YES 

   The LLP+ and LLP- 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 . If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.

   NO 

   Short to power in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.