OBD-II code · Body
B0076 Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner Resistance Low
The pretensioner deployment loop resistance is below the expected window, suggesting a partial short.
Is it safe to drive with B0076?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyPartial short between leads
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner, Srs Seat Wiring
Related codes
- B0073Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner Loop Short to Ground
- B0074Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner Loop Short to Battery
- B0075Second Row Right Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control
- B0077Driver Seatbelt Pretensioner Resistance High
- B0078Third Row Right Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control
- B0079Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner B Deployment Control
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.