OBD Guide

B0976

Off Indicator Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The passive safety warning light is on
  • Error message on the dashboard
  • Disabling airbags (in some cases)

Causes

  • Open or shorted wiring harness
  • Corrosion of contacts in connectors
  • Malfunction of the indicator (lamp)
  • Problems with the control module
  • Software error

How to Fix

  1. Check wiring harness for damage
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check the performance of the indicator
  4. Scan the restraint system module for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the control module

Related codes

Error B0976 by Vehicle Brand