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2006 VOLKSWAGEN POINTER

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor591Torque421Fluid6DTC828Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0056critical severityBody

Rear Left Seat Belt Pretensioner Circuit

on 2006 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear left seat belt pretensioner deployment circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag/seatbelt warning light on
  • SRS code stored
  • Rear left pretensioner inoperative

Common causes

  • Faulty pretensioner
  • Wiring damage under rear seat
  • Connector issue
  • Water damage from rear window leak

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Inspect rear left pretensioner connector
  3. Check wiring under rear seat
  4. Look for moisture damage

Repair notes

Replace pretensioner or repair wiring. Check for water intrusion.

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