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OBD-II · Body (B)

B0010

Passenger front airbag stage 1 circuit fault

What it means

The airbag control unit has found a problem in the wiring circuit to the front passenger airbag (first stage), so it may not deploy in a crash.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on

Likely causes, most likely first

Likely causes, most likely first
No.Cause
01loose or corroded connector at the passenger airbag behind the dashboard
02wiring damage after dashboard or glovebox work
03faulty passenger airbag unit
04incorrect or aftermarket replacement airbag

What to check, step by step

  1. 01Read the fault type from the airbag module
  2. 02Disconnect the battery and wait the specified time before touching airbag wiring
  3. 03Check the passenger airbag connector and wiring, especially after dashboard work
  4. 04Measure the circuit with the correct airbag simulator/resistor, never a normal meter on the airbag itself
  5. 05Clear codes and confirm the airbag light goes out