OBD Guide

C1243

Acceleration Sensor Stuck Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • The passive safety system fault indicator is on
  • Lack of airbag response during testing
  • Errors in other related systems

Causes

  • Acceleration sensor jammed
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Contact corrosion
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor and its fastening
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Clean contacts from corrosion
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error and check the system

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