Poor connection or damaged connector at the third row right seat belt pretensioner or its yellow SRS connector; Damaged wiring to the pretensioner, such as chafing, an open circuit or a short, often where the seats fold or the trim moves; Faulty pretensioner or squib with out-of-range resistance; Corrosion or moisture in the rear body connectors, for example after water ingress into the boot or trim; Recent crash, seat or trim work leaving a connector unplugged or a pretensioner already deployed; Fault in the restraint control module.

B00E6

Third Row Right Seat Belt Pretensioner C 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
E6: FaultThe specific fault in that area

What it means

B00E6 is a generic body code relating to the third row right seat belt pretensioner, specifically the deployment control circuit for stage or loop 'C'. The restraint control module monitors the squib circuit and has detected a fault such as an abnormal resistance, open circuit, short or a control fault. The exact circuit layout and the meaning of 'C' vary by model, so check the manufacturer's information for the vehicle.

Symptoms

SRS or airbag warning light on the dashboard
Seat belt or restraint warning message displayed
Third row right belt pretensioner may not deploy in a crash
Other SRS faults stored alongside this code
Warning light may come on after seat removal, folding or trim work

Possible causes

Poor connection or damaged connector at the third row right seat belt pretensioner or its yellow SRS connectorlikely
Damaged wiring to the pretensioner, such as chafing, an open circuit or a short, often where the seats fold or the trim moveslikely
Faulty pretensioner or squib with out-of-range resistancepossible
Corrosion or moisture in the rear body connectors, for example after water ingress into the boot or trimpossible
Recent crash, seat or trim work leaving a connector unplugged or a pretensioner already deployedpossible
Fault in the restraint control modulerare

How to diagnose

Read all stored and pending codes and freeze frame data, noting any other SRS faults and whether the code is current or history.
Ask about previous accident damage, water leaks, or seat and trim work in the third row area.
With the ignition off and following the manufacturer's SRS safety procedure (including the battery disconnection and waiting time), visually inspect the third row right belt, its connector and the wiring for damage, pinching or corrosion.
Check the connector terminals for looseness, bent pins, contamination and any locking or shorting clip faults.
Check the wiring continuity and for shorts to earth or voltage between the module and the pretensioner, using the manufacturer's wiring diagram. Never apply a test voltage or probe the squib directly.
Check the pretensioner circuit resistance only with the method specified by the manufacturer, and compare against the specification for that model.
Clear the code after repair, then cycle the ignition and confirm that it does not return.
If the wiring and pretensioner are confirmed good, check for relevant technical bulletins and test the restraint module following the manufacturer's procedure.

How to fix

Repair or replace damaged wiring and terminals with the correct repair method for SRS circuits.
Reseat, clean or replace corroded or faulty connectors and fix any water ingress at source.
Replace the faulty or deployed seat belt pretensioner assembly as per the manufacturer's procedure.
Replace the restraint control module only if the testing proves it faulty, and code or configure it as required.
Clear the fault code and check that the SRS warning light goes out.

Can I keep driving?

High severity

The SRS system may not work correctly, so the third row right pretensioner might not deploy in a crash. The car can be driven carefully to a workshop, but get it repaired promptly and avoid carrying passengers in that seat until it is fixed.

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