B0055
Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short
1997-2003 Audi A8 4.2L V8
Critical SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
Description
Short circuit detected in the passenger seat belt pretensioner deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag/seatbelt warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Unintended deployment risk
Common Causes
- Wiring insulation damage
- Pinched wire
- Moisture in connector
- Squib failure
Diagnostic Steps
- Disconnect battery
- Inspect wiring
- Check connector condition
- Measure isolation resistance
Repair Notes
Repair short or replace pretensioner assembly immediately.
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
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0055 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0055 mean on a 1997-2003 Audi A8?
B0055 stands for "Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short". Short circuit detected in the passenger seat belt pretensioner deployment circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0055 on a Audi A8?
Common symptoms of B0055 include: Airbag/seatbelt warning light on, SRS fault stored, Unintended deployment risk.
What causes B0055 on a 1997-2003 Audi A8?
Common causes of B0055 include: Wiring insulation damage, Pinched wire, Moisture in connector, Squib failure.