B100D/036877 – Driver’s Safety Belt Tensioner Igniter 2: Resistance Too High

Possible Causes

  • Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter faulty
  • Airbag Igniter faulty

Possible Solutions

  • Check Wiring from/to Airbag Igniter
  • Check Airbag Igniter

Special Notes

  • When found in Golf Mk6 platform vehicles using the AirbagVW10G system, the component identifier is: N297 – Driver seat belt tensioner igniter 2
    • This pyrotechnic tensioning device should be sold with the entire three-point automatic seat belt when applicable. Check the factory level repair manual and parts catalog for exact details per VIN.

  • When found in the Golf Mk7 MQB based Audi A3/S3 (8V/FF) and VW Golf VII (5G/AU) using AirbagVW20 the component identifier should be: N297 – Driver seat belt tensioner igniter 2
    • N297 is a separate pelvic pyrotechnic tensioning device that is sold separately from the main seat belt (Left Seat Belt Tensioner Control Modules J854) when applicable. Check the factory level repair manual and parts catalog for exact details per VIN. Example photos links below: