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BodyB0072

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control

28 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

1What it means in plain English

A body system has a fault. Depending on the make, this range can include airbags and seat belts, windows, locks and climate control, and also charging, brake, oil or coolant sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Wiring or connector fault
  2. Faulty sensor or switch
  3. Water or corrosion in a connector
  4. Control module fault
  5. Low battery voltage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The airbag may not deploy in a crash. Have it checked by a qualified technician; do not work on airbag wiring yourself.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
BAIC MotorB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
BYDB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
CheryB0072Passenger side belt pre-tension circuit BrandBody
DaewooB0072Driver Seat Belt Switch Circuit Open BrandBody
DFFSB0072Passenger pretensioner circuit failure BrandBody
DFFXB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
DFXKB0072Status Indicator Light Short to Power BrandBody
EOBDB0072Auslösesteuerung Gurtstraffer 'A' Beifahrer BrandBody
GeelyB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
GMB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
Great WallB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
HafeiB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
HoldenB0072Driver Seat Belt Switch Circuit BrandBody
HondaB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
HyundaiB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
IsuzuB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
Land RoverB0072Passenger's safety belt pretensioner deployment control BrandBody
MaseratiB0072Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control-Component or System Operating Conditions BrandBody
OpelB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
PeugeotB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
ProtonB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0072Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
SuzukiB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
SWM MotorB0072status indicator light short circuit to power supply BrandBody
TataB0072Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner A Deployment Control SAEBody
ToyotaB0072Passenger pretensioner circuit failure BrandBody

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B0072 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraB007201Left Pre-Tensioner Squib Cross Connect BrandBody
MahindraB007211Passenger Pre-Tensioner Squib Short Circuit To Ground BrandBody
MahindraB007212Passenger Pre-Tensioner Squib Short Circuit To Battery BrandBody
MahindraB007213Passenger Pre-Tensioner Squib High Resistance BrandBody
MahindraB007219Passenger Pre-Tensioner Squib Cross Connect BrandBody
MahindraB00721APassenger Pre-Tensioner Squib Low Resistance BrandBody
MahindraB00721BLeft Pre-Tensioner Squib High Resistance BrandBody
MahindraB007255Passenger Pretensioner Configuration Error BrandBody
MahindraB007264Left Pretensioner Unexpected Squib BrandBody

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