B0052critical severityBody
Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Open
on 2017 Jeep Compass 2.0L I4 Turbo · AWD
What this code means
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.
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B0002
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B0002
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B0003
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B0004
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B0004
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B0005
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