What causes B0138 on a Toyota?

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 do I fix B0138 on a Toyota?

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

B0138 Short to battery voltage in the driver side seat belt pretensioner squib circuit

Q: What does B0138 mean on a Toyota?

B0138. Short to battery voltage in the driver side seat belt pretensioner squib circuit. Applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Category: Body
Severity: Airbag Light
Applies to: Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code

What does B0138 mean on a Toyota?

B0138. Short to battery voltage in the driver side seat belt pretensioner squib circuit. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B0138

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 B0138

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