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U017E Lost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module A
ECU lost communication with seat belt pretensioner module A. Pretensioner function may be unavailable in a crash.
Is it safe to drive with U017E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyModule unpowered
- Less likelyGateway module routing CAN messages incorrectly
- Less likelyCAN terminating resistor (120 Ω) drifted out of spec
Symptoms
- Multiple warning lights may illuminate
- Affected modules may go into limp mode or shut down
- Specific functions inoperative depending on module
- Diagnostic tools may show communication faults
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Seatbelt Pretensioner A, Can Bus
Related codes
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- U017DLost Communication With Restraints System Sensor N
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.