1st Driver Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner Circuit Low
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B1C3D JEEP Possible Causes
- Faulty 1st Driver Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner
- 1st Driver Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner harness is open or shorted
- 1st Driver Seat Belt Buckle Tensioner circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
How do I fix code B1C3D JEEP?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the B1C3D JEEP code
The cost of diagnosing the B1C3D JEEP code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
When is the code detected
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detects a short to ground on the squib circuit for more than 2.5 seconds. This DTC transitions from active to stored when the module sees a recovery from a short to ground for greater than 2.5 seconds.
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B1C3D JEEP Description
When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) sends a test current to the squibs to verify the integrity of the squib and wiring. These circuits are maintained in a floating configuration at the module (connected to neither power nor ground) as protection against inadvertent deployment. The use of the Supplemental Restraints System (SRS) Load Tool Adapter provides a test point as well as a method for opening the shorting bar connections within the harness connector. The ORC sends out a 40 mA diagnostic current on each squib voltage supply circuit at power up and every 500 ms thereafter while the ignition is in on. The module then monitors the data return wire to determine the state of the circuit.