B0038

Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$111–333 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
SRS error message on display
Disabling the relevant airbag in diagnostic mode

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Airbag squib malfunction
Connector problems or contact corrosion
SRS control module malfunction
Mechanical damage to components (after an accident)

How to Fix

Diagnose the SRS system with a scanner
Visually check the integrity of the harness and connectors
Measure the resistance of the airbag circuit (with the battery disconnected)
Check the integrity of the squib with a multimeter
If necessary, replace faulty components
Reset errors and test the system

Related codes

B0030-B0037 B0039 B0040