B00C1

Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor B

Severity

🔴 High

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 in an emergency situation
Error B00C1 is stored in diagnostic memory

Causes

Passenger classification sensor malfunction
Damage to the sensor wiring harness
Short circuit in the sensor circuit
Malfunction of the electronic airbag control unit

How to Fix

Diagnose the occupant classification sensor circuit
Check the condition of the wiring harness and connections
Replace the sensor if it is faulty
Check the operation of the system after repair

Related codes

B00C0 B00C2 B00C3