U0179

Lost Communication With Restraints System Sensor J

Severity

🚨 Critical

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Airbag light is on
Security error message on dashboard
Airbags may not deploy in a crash
The error persists after being reset by the scanner

Causes

Open or short circuit in wiring harness
Security sensor malfunction
Problems with the airbag control module
Corrosion of electrical connectors
SRS control unit malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness to the sensor
Inspect the sensor connectors for corrosion.
Check sensor resistance
Scan the system for additional trouble codes
Repair only from an authorized dealer

Related codes

U0178 U0180 B0020