B00F6 code meaning
Third Row Center Inflatable Seat Belt Deployment Control
What B00F6 means
B00F6 names the deployment circuit for an inflatable belt at the middle seat of row three. That seat is the least likely place for such a belt: the series systems on record sit at outboard rear seats, Ford's Explorer only in row two and Mercedes' beltbag on the outer rear belts. The 2017 Mercedes GLS manual, for a three-row SUV, lists pyrotechnic tensioners and force limiters for its third-row belts, but no beltbag there. NHTSA's belt test series likewise used the inflatable Explorer belt from a second-row seat. Joyson's belt-attached restraint study for new interior layouts shows where such bags might spread. No maker publishes B00F6; if set, the airbag lamp is on and that belt would not inflate.
B00F6 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor0.5 to 3 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of B00F6
- Airbag warning lamp lit
- Centre third-row inflatable belt would not inflate in a crash
- Safety note: igniter-equipped part – battery off, observe waiting time, work only in a specialist workshop
Common causes of B00F6
- Most likelyAirbag module coded for a centre third-row inflatable belt the vehicle does not have
- PossibleInflator plug of the centre belt loosened when the third-row seat was folded or removed
- Less likelyIgniter in the centre belt inflator out of its resistance window
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Third row center inflatable beltSquib circuitSRS control module
What each part of B00F6 means
| B | Body system: airbags, seat belts, power seats, lights and climate control. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| F6 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note B00F6 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about B00F6
What does B00F6 mean?
B00F6 means "Third Row Center Inflatable Seat Belt Deployment Control". B00F6 names the deployment circuit for an inflatable belt at the middle seat of row three. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with B00F6?
B00F6 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will B00F6 fail an emissions test?
B00F6 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is B00F6 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will B00F6 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.