B00B1

Driver Seat Occupant Classification Sensor B

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
The passive safety system can disable the driver's airbag
Error message on the dashboard

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
Malfunction of the weight classification sensor itself
Problems with the sensor connector
Malfunction of the airbag control unit

How to Fix

Check the sensor wiring harness for damage.
Check sensor connectors for oxidation and corrosion
Check the sensor resistance (compare with reference values)
If necessary, replace the weight classification sensor
Reset the error and check the system operation

Related codes

B00A0 B00B0 B00B2