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BodyB0079

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB0079Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control SAEBody
BAIC MotorB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
BYDB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
CheryB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
DaewooB0079Charge Air Temperature Sensor High Input BrandBody
DFFSB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFXB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
DFXKB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
EOBDB0079Auslösesteuerung des Fahrer-Gurtstraffers B BrandBody
GeelyB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
GMB0079Incorrect driver SIS installed BrandBody
Great WallB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
HafeiB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner B Deployment Control BrandBody
HoldenB0079Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit BrandBody
HondaB0079Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control SAEBody
HyundaiB0079Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control SAEBody
Land RoverB0079Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner 'B' Deployment Control BrandBody
MaseratiB0079Driver Seatbelt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Control-Component or System Operating Conditions BrandBody
OpelB0079Incorrect driver SIS installed BrandBody
PeugeotB0079Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control SAEBody
ProtonB0079Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB0079Incorrect Driver SIS Installed BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0079Driver Seat Belt Presentioner -Short to GND BrandBody
SWM MotorB0079Driver side peripheral acceleration sensor connection error or initialization failure BrandBody
ToyotaB0079Driver seat belt reset 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.

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