Airbag fault 606 rear centre tensioner - short to ground

BillyMG · 27th May 2021, 07:57

Managed to get connected to the airbag module with TOAF on my 75 and it's showing this fault code - 606 rear tensioner - short to ground

So 2 questions:

What is it?

And if I disable it on TOAF will it extinguish the dash light for my MOT?

Cheers

vitesse · 27th May 2021, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyRover

Managed to get connected to the airbag module with TOAF on my 75 and it's showing this fault code - 606 rear tensioner - short to ground

So 2 questions:

What is it?

And if I disable it on TOAF will it extinguish the dash light for my MOT?

Cheers

Not had that fault but the first thing I'd try is pulling the centre belt out its full length a couple of times and see if that helps, otherwise I'd be looking at a substitute.
You can disable functions in Toaf but first back-up that module (SRS) and obviously no-one should sit there until it's fixed. Usually disabling things extinguishes the warning - I've disabled my brake pad warning with Toaf but never tried the SRS system.

Regards

BillyMG · 27th May 2021, 08:32

Thanks mate - presume I back it up on the main TOAF application then use the airbag tool to disable it?

Ducati750cc · 27th May 2021, 09:06

On my tourer the front seatbelt tensioners are on the seat belt stalks.

At the rear, I would guess that the outer seat tensioners are in the door pillars, like many cars and the center tensioner is in the seat back where the retracting mechanism is.

If so there has to be a cable to it, but to be honest I've not spotted a cable when folding down the seat for extra space or cleaning.

The tensioning can be done both ways.

The short to ground could be anywhere between the tensioner and the SRS / AIRBAG module though.

You could try disabling it, though like many safety systems, especially restraints, it may leave the light on and render the rest of the system inoperative !

The most important thing to be aware of is that before removing any plugs, or doing any checking of components or wiring the battery, after making note of security codes, neg terminal must be disconnected for between 30 seconds, and several mins, depending on manufacturer, to allow the capacitors to discharge, and as a general warning, be aware that airbag system cables are in a yellow sheath.

vitesse · 27th May 2021, 10:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillyRover

Thanks mate - presume I back it up on the main TOAF application then use the airbag tool to disable it?

Sorry, not really familiar with the SRS Tool, but if there's a back-up function within SRS Tool I'd use that one.

Good luck

trikey · 27th May 2021, 10:49

I had this one once on a saloon, the zcs coding came out of the factory coded as a tourer! Changed it over and the light went out

BillyMG · 27th May 2021, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

I had this one once on a saloon, the zcs coding came out of the factory coded as a tourer! Changed it over and the light went out

How do I do that?

27th May 2021, 07:57	#1
BillyMG Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Helens Posts: 688 Thanks: 339 Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts	Airbag fault 606 rear centre tensioner - short to ground Managed to get connected to the airbag module with TOAF on my 75 and it's showing this fault code - 606 rear tensioner - short to ground So 2 questions: What is it? And if I disable it on TOAF will it extinguish the dash light for my MOT? Cheers

27th May 2021, 09:06	#4
Ducati750cc Loves to post Rover75 tourer Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ashton Posts: 428 Thanks: 121 Thanked 206 Times in 145 Posts	On my tourer the front seatbelt tensioners are on the seat belt stalks. At the rear, I would guess that the outer seat tensioners are in the door pillars, like many cars and the center tensioner is in the seat back where the retracting mechanism is. If so there has to be a cable to it, but to be honest I've not spotted a cable when folding down the seat for extra space or cleaning. The tensioning can be done both ways. The short to ground could be anywhere between the tensioner and the SRS / AIRBAG module though. You could try disabling it, though like many safety systems, especially restraints, it may leave the light on and render the rest of the system inoperative ! The most important thing to be aware of is that before removing any plugs, or doing any checking of components or wiring the battery, after making note of security codes, neg terminal must be disconnected for between 30 seconds, and several mins, depending on manufacturer, to allow the capacitors to discharge, and as a general warning, be aware that airbag system cables are in a yellow sheath. __________________ Common sense isn't a gift, it's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it.

27th May 2021, 10:49	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I had this one once on a saloon, the zcs coding came out of the factory coded as a tourer! Changed it over and the light went out __________________ Lest we forget..

27th May 2021, 08:32	#3
BillyMG Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Helens Posts: 688 Thanks: 339 Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts	Thanks mate - presume I back it up on the main TOAF application then use the airbag tool to disable it?