Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Open
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
An open circuit detected in the driver seat belt pretensioner deployment loop.
Symptoms
- Airbag/seatbelt warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Pretensioner will not activate in crash
- No driving symptoms
Common Causes
- Disconnected pretensioner connector
- Broken wire in B-pillar
- Faulty pretensioner squib
- Seat belt assembly replaced without proper reconnection
Diagnostic Steps
- Scan SRS codes
- Inspect pretensioner connector at B-pillar base
- Check wiring continuity
- Measure deployment loop resistance
Repair Notes
Reconnect pretensioner or repair wiring. Replace seat belt assembly if pretensioner is faulty.
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
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0052 on Other Vehicles
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1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE
Nissan 200SX SE-R
1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE
Nissan 240SX
1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE
Nissan 300ZX
1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Nissan 350Z
2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR
Nissan 370Z
2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR
Common Questions
What does code B0052 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
B0052 stands for "Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Open". An open circuit detected in the driver seat belt pretensioner deployment loop.
What are the symptoms of B0052 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of B0052 include: Airbag/seatbelt warning light on, SRS fault stored, Pretensioner will not activate in crash, No driving symptoms.
What causes B0052 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of B0052 include: Disconnected pretensioner connector, Broken wire in B-pillar, Faulty pretensioner squib, Seat belt assembly replaced without proper reconnection.