B0045

Driver Side Deployment Loop Short To Ground/Voltage Out Of Range

Severity

🚨 Critical

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
SRS error message on instrument panel
SYS may be disabled

Causes

Damage to the airbag circuit wiring harness
Corrosion of squib contacts or connectors
Airbag squib malfunction
Problems with the SRS control unit
Short circuit to ground in the circuit

How to Fix

Diagnose the SRS system using a scanner
Visually inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage.
Check the resistance and continuity of the airbag circuit
If necessary, replace the squib or damaged components.
Clean contacts from corrosion
Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

B0040 B0041 B0046 B0050