C0213

Lateral Accelerometer Signals

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

The air bag indicator on the dashboard is on
Incorrect operation of the side curtain airbags
Restraint system error message

Causes

Side accelerometer malfunction
Open or short circuit in wiring harness (harness)
Poor contact in sensor connectors
Problems with the SRS control unit
Mechanical damage to the sensor (after an accident)

How to Fix

Diagnose the SRS system using a scanner
Check the integrity of the wiring harness and connectors
Check resistance and reference voltage at sensor
Replace faulty side accelerometer if necessary
Reset SRS system errors after repair

Related codes

C0214 B0074 B0075