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2014-2018 MAZDA MAZDA3

2.5L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
20 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor595Torque4687Fluid6DTC917Battery0Maintenance0Recalls20
B0055critical severityBody

Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit Short

on 2014-2018 Mazda Mazda3 2.5L I4 · FWD

What this code means

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

  1. Disconnect battery
  2. Inspect wiring
  3. Check connector condition
  4. Measure isolation resistance

Repair notes

Repair short or replace pretensioner assembly immediately.

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