B1997
Passenger Side Side Mount Airbag Circuit Short To Ground
Severity
🚨 CriticalCan 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
- Check the right side airbag wiring harness for damage.
- Check connections and contacts in the airbag circuit
- Check the resistance of the airbag squib
- If necessary, replace the airbag or wiring harness
- Reset the error and check the system operation