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Test F

PINPOINT TEST F: LFC 17/DTC B1878 - DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY OR IGNITION


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Normal Operation
The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors the circuit to the driver safety belt pretensioner. When the RCM detects a circuit short to battery or ignition it will set Lamp Fault Code (LFC) 17 and Diagnostic Test Code (DTC) B1878.

Possible Causes
A short to battery or ignition on the driver safety belt pretensioner circuit can be caused by:
^ a short to battery or ignition on circuit 1079 (LG/RD).
^ a short to battery or ignition on circuit 1080 (LG/BK).
^ a short to battery or ignition on the driver belt pretensioner.
^ an RCM internal concern.