B00F7 code meaning
Third Row Right Inflatable Seat Belt Deployment Control
What B00F7 means
B00F7 closes the inflatable-belt block with the right seat of row three. No manufacturer documents it. The nearest real case is one row further forward: on the 2014–2016 Ford Explorer, the dealer bulletin for programme 21B11 names B141C as the right and B141B as the left second-row harness code and has technicians re-route or repair the seat pigtail when either appears. Ford's 2018 owner manual puts the rear inflatable belts in the shoulder webbing of the outboard second-row seats only; on the right of row three there are child-seat anchors but no bag. Mercedes lists beltbags for the outer rear belts of the S-Class, and Autoliv's 2002 patent shows one inflator feeding belts through a gas guide. With B00F7 present, the airbag lamp stays on.
B00F7 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 B00F7
- Airbag lamp stays on after start-up check
- Right third-row inflatable belt not armed
- Safety note: never probe the inflator circuit with a test lamp; disconnect battery, wait, leave it to a specialist
Common causes of B00F7
- Most likelyChafed wires in the right rear seat harness, as seen one row forward on the Explorer (B141C)
- PossibleRestraint module variant coding expects a right third-row inflatable belt
- Less likelyOpen or shorted igniter in the right third-row belt inflator
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Third row right inflatable beltSquib circuitSRS control module
What each part of B00F7 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). |
| F7 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note B00F7 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 B00F7
What does B00F7 mean?
B00F7 means "Third Row Right Inflatable Seat Belt Deployment Control". B00F7 closes the inflatable-belt block with the right seat of row three. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with B00F7?
B00F7 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will B00F7 fail an emissions test?
B00F7 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 B00F7 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 3 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will B00F7 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.