OBD-II code · Body
B0087 Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Resistance High
The passenger pretensioner loop resistance is too high, suggesting corroded contacts or partial breaks.
Is it safe to drive with B0087?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyCorroded pretensioner connector
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
- Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner, Srs Seat Wiring
Related codes
- B0084Driver Belt Buckle Switch Circuit
- B0085Passenger Belt Buckle Switch Circuit
- B0086Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner Resistance Low
- B0088Third Row Right Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control
- B0090Driver Side Pretensioner Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0091Passenger Side Pretensioner Stage 2 Deployment Control
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.