C1454
Front Lateral Accelerometer Circuit Failure
Severity
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Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)
Symptoms
- Airbag light is on
- SRS disabled
- Error message on the dashboard
Causes
- Open or short circuit in wiring harness
- Corrosion of accelerometer contacts
- Front accelerometer malfunction
- Problems with the SRS control unit
How to Fix
- Check wiring harness for damage
- Clean accelerometer contacts from corrosion
- Test the accelerometer using diagnostic equipment
- If necessary, replace the accelerometer or SRS control unit