OBD Guide

C051C

Multi-axis Acceleration Sensor Module A Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • SRS/Airbag light is on
  • Incorrect operation of the passive safety system
  • The error may only appear under certain conditions (for example, during heavy braking)

Causes

  • Physical damage to accelerometer sensor A
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in the sensor connector
  • Software error in SRS module

How to Fix

  1. Visually check accelerometer sensor A for damage
  2. Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors
  3. Measure resistance and voltage at the sensor
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system

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