B0136 Open in the driver side seat belt pretensioner squib circuit

What does B0136 mean on a Toyota?

B0136. Open in the driver side seat belt pretensioner squib circuit. The left pretensioner loop has no continuity. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B0136

• Open or short in the left seat belt pretensioner squib circuit
• Loose or corroded connector at the left seat belt pretensioner
• Damaged harness between the airbag sensor center and the left seat belt pretensioner
• Failed left seat belt pretensioner
• Faulty airbag sensor assembly center

How to fix B0136

1. Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS wiring
2. Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scanner and read freeze frame
3. Inspect and reseat the left seat belt pretensioner connector
4. Test the left seat belt pretensioner squib circuit for opens, shorts and resistance
5. Replace the left seat belt pretensioner only after the circuit tests fail