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Test E: Front Driver Safety Belt Pretensioner Fault (Fault Code 3)

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Normal Operation
The air bag diagnostic monitor checks the front driver safety belt pretensioner circuits for faults. If the air bag diagnostic monitor detects an unexpected condition on the front driver safety belt pretensioner circuits, it will flash fault code 3 (or higher priority if one exists) on the air bag indicator.

Possible Causes
A front driver safety belt pretensioner fault can be caused by:
^ Wiring, terminals, or connectors.
^ A faulty pretensioner.
^ A faulty air bag diagnostic monitor.