Jeep B0052
13 Passenger Seatbelt Sensor – Circuit Open,” check if DTC B0050-13 or B0052-13 are also present. 3. If either DTC B0050-13 or B0052-13 are present, using WiTech confirm that the c
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B0052 is identified in the supplied Jeep evidence as “Passenger Seatbelt Sensor – Circuit Open” with the -13 failure designation. The evidence also instructs technicians to check for B0050-13 or B0052-13 and use WiTech to confirm 1st-row buckle/HES assembly current criteria. The exact current criteria and repair procedure are not included in the supplied evidence.
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1. What does B0052 mean?
B0052 is identified in the supplied Jeep evidence as “Passenger Seatbelt Sensor – Circuit Open” with the -13 failure designation. The evidence also instructs technicians to check for B0050-13 or B0052-13 and use WiTech to confirm 1st-row buckle/HES assembly current criteria. The exact current criteria and repair procedure are not included in the supplied evidence.
2. Technical explanation
The verified source excerpt describes B0052-13 as a passenger seatbelt sensor circuit-open condition. It further states that, when B0050-13 or B0052-13 is present, WiTech is used to confirm the current (mA) of the 1st-row buckle/HES assembly. The supplied excerpt ends before the specified measurement criteria, so no pass/fail values, component diagnosis, or repair conclusion can be established from this evidence alone.
3. What system is affected?
Passenger seatbelt sensor / 1st-row buckle-HES assembly, as referenced by the supplied source excerpt.
4. How serious is this code?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
5. Symptoms you may notice
Not yet established by verified evidence.
6. Possible causes
- The verified evidence identifies a passenger seatbelt sensor circuit-open condition. A specific underlying cause is not yet established by the supplied evidence.
7. Can I still drive the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
8. Can I charge the vehicle?
Not yet established by verified evidence.
9. What you can safely do
- Have a qualified Jeep service facility diagnose the fault using WiTech, as referenced in the verified source.
- Do not attempt high-voltage or restraint-system repair based on this information.
10. Step-by-step troubleshooting
- Check whether DTC B0050-13 or B0052-13 is present, as directed in the verified source.
- Using WiTech, confirm the 1st-row buckle/HES assembly current (mA) against the manufacturer criteria. The actual criteria are not included in the supplied evidence.
11. When to contact service
Contact an authorized Jeep service facility for diagnosis with WiTech. Service urgency is not yet established by verified evidence.
12. What the service center may check
- Check for DTC B0050-13 or B0052-13.
- Use WiTech to assess 1st-row buckle/HES assembly current (mA) according to the applicable manufacturer procedure.
13. Possible repair or resolution
- Not yet established by verified evidence.
14. Affected vehicles
- Jeep Grand Cherokee · 2022–2024 · US
- Jeep Wagoneer · 2022–2024 · US
15. Related TSBs / service bulletins
- NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11012378: S2310000003, published January 4, 2025. The supplied excerpt addresses checking for B0050-13 or B0052-13 and verifying 1st-row buckle/HES assembly current with WiTech.
16. Recall information
No recall relationship is established by verified evidence.
17. Official manufacturer information
Official source: NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11012378: S2310000003. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11012378-0001.pdf
19. Frequently asked questions
What does Jeep DTC B0052 indicate in the supplied evidence?
It is described as “Passenger Seatbelt Sensor – Circuit Open” with the -13 failure designation.
What related code does the source tell technicians to check?
The source instructs technicians to check for B0050-13 or B0052-13.
What diagnostic tool does the source reference?
WiTech. The source says to use it to confirm 1st-row buckle/HES assembly current in mA.
Can I safely drive or charge with B0052?
Not yet established by verified evidence.