OBD Guide

C0118

Faulty G Sensor Output Voltage

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • Incorrect operation of the passive safety system
  • Errors in other systems related to the G sensor

Causes

  • Wiring harness damage
  • Oxidation of contacts
  • G sensor malfunction
  • Software failure in the control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Clean sensor contacts
  3. Check sensor output voltage
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reflash the control unit if there is a software failure

Related codes

Error C0118 by Vehicle Brand