B00B4

Driver Seat Occupant Classification Sensor E

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 may not work correctly
Lack of airbag response in an emergency situation

Causes

Open or shorted wiring harness
Malfunction of the driver's weight classification sensor (stage E)
Problems with contacts in connectors
Airbag module malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Check the contacts in the connectors for oxidation
Test the sensor resistance (compare with reference values)
Replace sensor if necessary
Reset the error with an OBD-II scanner

Related codes

B00B0 B00B1 B00B2 B00B3