Code result
B0079
Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control
Moderate severity
What it means
Fault on the driver seat belt pretensioner B deployment circuit. Pretensioner B is a secondary tightening stage on systems with multi-stage pretensioners.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Pretensioner B squib open
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
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