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B1213 Mercury Code - Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B1213 Mercury?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner
  • Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner harness is open or shorted
  • Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Restraints Control Module (RCM)

Code Tech Notes

B1213:11 Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit Short to Ground
B1213:12 Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit Short to Battery
B1213:13 Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit Open
B1213:1A Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit Resistance Below Threshold

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How to Fix the DTC B1213 Mercury?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1213 Mercury code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Air Bag Warning Light ON

What Does the B1213 Mercury Code Mean?

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) analyzes the deployment loop resistance to determine if a fault exists. The value displayed in the PID is the deployment loop resistance measured by the RCM. If the value displayed is lower or higher than the desired range, the RCM can set a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). As the deployment loop resistance drifts farther outside the desired range, the chance for a DTC increases. Small variations in resistance can occur due to the effect of road vibrations on terminal fit. Crimps and terminals can be affected by stress and harness movement and can cause an increase in resistance due to wire strain. These variables can result in an intermittent fault. For this reason, the test requires the PID value to be within the desired range before the fault is considered repaired, regardless if the module is reporting an on-demand DTC at the time of diagnosis. Following this direction helps make sure that minor changes in resistance do not create a repeat concern.

B1213 Mercury Code - Passenger Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Circuit

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