B0050critical severityBody
Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Circuit
on 2011 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
What this code means
Malfunction in driver seat belt pretensioner.
Symptoms
- Airbag/seatbelt light on
Common causes
- Faulty pretensioner
- Wiring issue
- Previously deployed
Diagnostic steps
- Scan codes
- Inspect pretensioner
- Check wiring
Repair notes
Replace pretensioner if deployed. Professional service.
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit