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Diagnostic reference · U017F

U017F

Lost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module B

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

What it means

U017F means Lost Communication With Seat Belt Pretensioner Module B.

Where it lives

For U017F, the part to look at first is the module named here.

Check these first

  • Wiring or connector damage at pretensioner module B
  • A failed seat belt pretensioner module B
  • Corrosion or water in the pretensioner module B circuit
  • A module B installed incorrectly after a repair
  • A software fault in the module that talks to pretensioner B

What to do next

  1. Inspect the pretensioner module B wiring for damage
  2. Check the pretensioner module B connectors for corrosion
  3. Verify pretensioner module B is seated and locked in
  4. Monitor pretensioner module B on a scan tool
  5. Replace seat belt pretensioner module B if faulty
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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