C0217

Longitudinal Accelerometer Signal Voltage

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
False airbag deployment
Inability to activate pretensioners

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness (harness)
Corrosion or oxidation of connector contacts
Longitudinal accelerometer malfunction
Problems with the airbag control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness (harness) and connectors
Clean connector contacts from corrosion
Check the sensor signal voltage using a multimeter
Replace a faulty accelerometer
Flash or replace the airbag control unit if necessary

Related codes

C0215 C0216 C0218