DTC B0079-13: Open or Increased Resistance in the Driver's Seat Belt Outer Lap Tensioner

Special Tools Required 

SRS Inflator Simulator 07SAZ-TB4011A 

SRS Simulator Lead M 070AZ-SNA0400 

SRS Short Canceller 070AZ-SAA0100 

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 that they were properly installed .
• Before doing this troubleshooting procedure, review SRS Precautions and Procedures , General Troubleshooting Information , and 12 Volt Battery Terminal Disconnection and Reconnection .
• Before replacing the SRS unit, check the SRS unit software version with the HDS. If the software version is not the latest, update the SRS unit software , and retest.

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
  B0079-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner

  Is DTC B0079-13 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 center pillar lower trim - Refer to: Interior Trim Removal and Installation - Pillar AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Tailgate AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Cargo AreasInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Rear Side AreaInterior Trim Removal and Installation - Door Areas .

  - 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
  B0079-13 Open or increased resistance in the driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner

  Is DTC B0079-13 indicated?

  YES 

  Go to step 3.

  NO 

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

• 3. Open wire check (LLP+, LLP- lines):

  - 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. Connect the SRS short canceller to SRS unit connector B (39P) terminals No. 9 and No. 10 .

  - 5. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.

  Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
  	Driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): disconnected
  	SRS unit connector B (39P): disconnected
  	Driver's seat belt outer lap tensioner 2P connector (on the floor wire harness): connected to SRS simulator lead M
  	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 9 and No. 10: connected to SRS short canceller
  Test point 1	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 9
  Test point 2	SRS unit connector B (39P) No. 10

  Is there 2.0-3.0 --

  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, replace the SRS unit . If the DTC does not clear, replace the floor wire harness.

  NO 

  Open in the floor wire harness; replace the floor wire harness, then clear the DTC.