Damaged, pinched or chafed wiring to the third row left pretensioner, often where the seat folds or slides; Poor connection or corrosion at the pretensioner connector or an in-line connector under the seat or trim; Faulty pretensioner (squib) with out-of-range resistance; Wiring damage or connector disturbance after trim removal, seat removal or bodywork repair; Previous crash or deployment event where the pretensioner or wiring was not replaced; Fault in the restraint control module driver circuit or its connectors; Water ingress in the rear floor or side trim area affecting the circuit.

B00E0

Third Row Left Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control.

Generic
Body
Generic code
High severity

How this code is built

B: SystemBody
0: Defined bySAE, the same on every car
0: AreaBody area 0
E0: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

B00E0 is a generic body code for a fault in the deployment control circuit of the third row left seat belt pretensioner 'B'. The restraint control module checks the squib circuit, including its resistance, wiring and driver, and sets the code when the readings are outside the expected range. The exact fault type (open circuit, short to ground, short to voltage, or resistance out of range) and what 'B' refers to (such as a second stage or second device) depend on the vehicle.

Symptoms

Airbag or SRS warning light on the dashboard
Third row left seat belt pretensioner may not fire in a crash
Seat belt warning light or message for the third row
Other SRS codes stored alongside it
Intermittent warning light after the third row seats are moved or folded

Possible causes

Damaged, pinched or chafed wiring to the third row left pretensioner, often where the seat folds or slideslikely
Poor connection or corrosion at the pretensioner connector or an in-line connector under the seat or trimlikely
Faulty pretensioner (squib) with out-of-range resistancepossible
Wiring damage or connector disturbance after trim removal, seat removal or bodywork repairpossible
Previous crash or deployment event where the pretensioner or wiring was not replacedpossible
Fault in the restraint control module driver circuit or its connectorsrare
Water ingress in the rear floor or side trim area affecting the circuitrare

How to diagnose

Read all stored codes and freeze frame data, noting whether B00E0 is current or history and whether other SRS codes are present
Check for recent work on the car, such as seat removal, trim removal, a crash repair or water leaks
Visually inspect the third row left seat belt assembly, wiring route and connectors for damage, pinching, corrosion or loose fit, following the manufacturer's SRS safety procedure
Follow the manufacturer's procedure to isolate the battery and let the system discharge before disconnecting any SRS connector
Check the connectors for bent or pushed-back pins, corrosion and a locked, fully seated fit
Test the circuit and pretensioner using the manufacturer's specified method only; never apply a test light or standard multimeter probes to a squib
Check the wiring for continuity and shorts between the module and the pretensioner, and look for a damaged shorting clip or a connector fault
Clear the code after repair and confirm it does not return after cycling the ignition and operating the seats

How to fix

Repair or replace damaged wiring, using the manufacturer's approved method for SRS circuits
Clean, repair or replace faulty connectors, and make sure they are fully seated and locked
Replace the third row left seat belt pretensioner assembly if it is faulty or has been deployed
Replace any components damaged in a previous crash, as specified by the manufacturer
Replace the restraint control module only if testing confirms it is faulty, and complete any required setup afterwards

Can I keep driving?

High severity

The car may drive normally, but the third row left pretensioner may not work in a crash, so it is a safety risk. Avoid carrying anyone in that seat and get it inspected promptly.

Guide written by AI from the code's definition. Confirm with a diagnosis before replacing parts.