Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short
2013-2021 Peugeot 308 1.2L I3 PureTech 🇩🇪
Description
A short circuit detected in the driver seat belt pretensioner deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag/seatbelt warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Risk of unintended pretensioner firing
Common Causes
- Damaged wiring insulation
- Pinched wire at B-pillar
- Contaminated connector
- Pretensioner squib failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Disconnect battery and wait 10 minutes
- Inspect pretensioner wiring for damage
- Check connector for moisture or contamination
- Measure circuit isolation
Repair Notes
Repair damaged wiring or replace pretensioner assembly. Address immediately due to unintended deployment risk.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
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Common Questions
What does code B0053 mean on a 2013-2021 Peugeot 308?
B0053 stands for "Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short". A short circuit detected in the driver seat belt pretensioner deployment circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0053 on a Peugeot 308?
Common symptoms of B0053 include: Airbag/seatbelt warning light on, SRS fault stored, Risk of unintended pretensioner firing.
What causes B0053 on a 2013-2021 Peugeot 308?
Common causes of B0053 include: Damaged wiring insulation, Pinched wire at B-pillar, Contaminated connector, Pretensioner squib failure.