C0120

Front Inlet Valve Left

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

The passive safety system fault indicator is on
Problems with the operation of the seat belt pretensioner
Airbag malfunction

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Malfunction of the solenoid valve (solenoid)
Damage to the intake valve itself
Problems with the restraint system control unit

How to Fix

Check wiring harness for damage
Check resistance and voltage at solenoid
Replace faulty intake valve or solenoid
Reset the error and check the system

Related codes

C0110 C0121 C0122