169000389 - Z100 PRE-TENSIONER FAILURE

When applying this procedure, always consider the following:

  • Measurements cannot be carried out on the airbag wiring.
  • Begin testing the system with the vehicle appliances still connected.
  • The fault must be "Present" or "Present Intermittently" and not "Intermittent". In the event of an Intermittent fault, the Procedure is not applicable. Check the line where the fault was reported carefully.
  • Not all the simulation sensors are available (e.g. side impact sensors).
The airbag fault warning light is controlled by a dedicated connection to the airbag control unit Instrument Panel Node.
The airbag wiring is a safety component. If faults occur in the wires or connectors, all the wiring must be replaced.
1ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Check the connector on the control unit is correctly connectedCheck that all the rear wiring connectors are correctly connected    See E7030 AIRBAGMove on to Step 2One or more connectors are not correctly connectedReconnect the connector/s correctlyClear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 4
2CHECK THE PRETENSIONERAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Disconnect the fauly pretensioner from the wiring and connect a dummy resistance in its place.Turn the key ON and activate communication.Check whether the fault in that pretensioner has become intermittentMove on to Step 3The fault is still PresentTurn the key to OFF.Replace the rear wiringClear the errors using the diagnostic tester and proceed to step 4
3REPLACE FRONT SEAT BELTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Turn the key to OFF.Replace the front seat belt with the faulty pretensioner    Op. 7065A12 FRONT SEAT BELT (ONE), LH OR RH, WITH PRETENSIONER ON WHEEL - R RClear the errors using the diagnostic testerMove on to Step 4
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the tester does not indicate other faultsEnd of diagnosisThe diagnostic tester reports other faultsProceed as instructed in the    See table K80 AIRBAG FAILURE WARNING LIGHT ON