OBD Guide

C0191

Longitudinal Accelerometer Signal Voltage

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

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • The SRS system may not work in an accident.

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor wiring harness
  • Accelerometer malfunction
  • Problems with the SRS control unit
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the wiring harness for opens and shorts
  2. Test the accelerometer using a scanner
  3. Replace the accelerometer if necessary
  4. Check the SRS control unit

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