What is a Pretensioner and what does it do?

The seatbelt pretensioner is a device that is connected to the SRS system and is a safety feature that will protect you after an accident. 

The seatbelt pretensioner is a long tube that has an explosive device on it. Whenever the airbag module detects that there is a crash, the seatbelt pretensioner will scrunch in and secure you in place while wearing the seat belt. 

Cost to repair the seatbelt pretensioner ?

After the accident the seatbelt pretensioner can be repaired instead of replaced.  The price for a new seatbelt pretensioner can range from $100 – $300, but the repair is only $74.99

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Where is the Seatbelt Pretensioner located?

The seatbelt pretensioner can be located in 2 different areas.

  1. Attached at the end of the seatbelt retractor.

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  1. Attached the female buckle (where you click your seatbelt buckle clip into to)
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Seat belt and pretensioner (SRS) Repair Service

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Now if you don’t know if it’s your seatbelt, pretensioner, or both are faulty – this guide will help narrow it down for you (Learn more…)