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Diagnostic reference · U017E

U017E

Lost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module A

System
Network communication (U code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Network Communications

What it means

U017E means Lost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module A.

Where it lives

For U017E, start at the module the description names.

Check these first

  • Damage to the pretensioner module A harness
  • A failed seat belt pretensioner module A
  • A module that cannot reach pretensioner module A on the bus
  • Corrosion or water in the pretensioner module A connectors
  • A short in the pretensioner module A wiring

What to do next

  1. Inspect the pretensioner module A harness for damage
  2. Check the pretensioner module A connectors for corrosion
  3. Monitor pretensioner module A communication on a scan tool
  4. Check module A power and ground feeds
  5. Replace seat belt pretensioner module A if it stays offline
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.