OBD Guide

B0032

Second Row Left Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$111–333 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • Restraint system error message on the dashboard
  • Malfunction of the passive safety system during diagnosis

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Second stage squib malfunction
  • Connector damage or contact corrosion
  • Airbag control module malfunction
  • Seat belt pretensioner problems

How to Fix

  1. Diagnostics of the passive safety system using a scanner
  2. Check wiring harness for open or short circuit
  3. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion or damage
  4. If necessary, replace the squib or control module
  5. Reset the error and check the system

Related codes

Error B0032 by Vehicle Brand