Test G: LFC 17/DTC B1879 - Driver Pretensioner Circuit Short to Ground

PINPOINT TEST G: LFC 17 DTC B1879 - DRIVER PRETENSIONER CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND

G1-G3:

G3-G5:

G6:

NOTE: There is no restraint system diagnostic tool for the safety belt buckle pretensioners. If the ignition switch is set to RUN or START with the safety belt buckle pretensioner electrical connector(s) disconnected, the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for an open circuit will be activated.

Normal Operation
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the circuits to the driver safety belt pretensioner for faults. If the RCM detects a short to ground on either of the driver safety belt pretensioner circuits, it will store DTC B1878 in memory and flash, depending on the fault indicator; and lamp fault code (LFC) 17 depending on the fault (or higher priority code if one exists) on the air bag indicator.

Fault Conditions
The RCM monitors for the following fault condition:
- Circuit short to ground

Possible Causes
A safety belt pretensioner fault can be caused by:
- damaged wiring, terminals or connectors.
- a faulted pretensioner.
- a faulted RCM.