OBD Guide

B1997

Passenger Side Side Mount Airbag Circuit Short To Ground

Severity
🚨 Critical
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$111–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The passive restraint system (SRS) malfunction indicator light is on.
  • The airbag may not deploy in an emergency.
  • Possible errors in other security systems

Causes

  • Damage to the right side airbag wiring harness
  • Short circuit to ground in the airbag circuit
  • Right side airbag malfunction
  • Problems with connections or contacts
  • SRS control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the right side airbag wiring harness for damage.
  2. Check connections and contacts in the airbag circuit
  3. Check the resistance of the airbag squib
  4. If necessary, replace the airbag or wiring harness
  5. Reset the error and check the system operation

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