B1999

Passenger Side Side Mount Airbag Low Resistance On Squib

Severity

🚨 Critical

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

SRS/Airbag light is on
Disabling the airbag system
Recording code B1999 in error memory

Causes

Short circuit in airbag wiring harness
Faulty airbag squib
Damage to contacts in system connectors
SRS control unit malfunction

How to Fix

Carry out diagnostics with a scanner to confirm the code
Visually inspect the airbag wiring harness and connectors
Check the resistance of the squib with a multimeter
Replace damaged components if necessary
Erase the error from memory and check for recurrence
If the problem persists, replace the SRS control unit

Related codes

B1998 B1997 B1000