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BodyB0003

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control

28 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

1What it means in plain English

A body system has a fault. Depending on the make, this range can include airbags and seat belts, windows, locks and climate control, and also charging, brake, oil or coolant sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Wiring or connector fault
  2. Faulty sensor or switch
  3. Water or corrosion in a connector
  4. Control module fault
  5. Low battery voltage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The airbag may not deploy in a crash. Have it checked by a qualified technician; do not work on airbag wiring yourself.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
BAIC MotorB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
BYDB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
CheryB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
DaewooB0003Configuration Mismatch BrandBody
DFFSB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFXB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
DFXKB0003Driver Airbag Igniter Resistance High BrandBody
EOBDB0003Bestuurder frontaal trap 3 activering BrandBody
GeelyB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
GMB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
Great WallB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
HafeiB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
HoldenB0003Rear Blower Motor Speed Circuit BrandBody
HondaB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
HyundaiB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
IsuzuB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
Land RoverB0003Driver's frontal stage 3 deployment control BrandBody
OpelB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
PeugeotB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
ProtonB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0003Passenger door open BrandBody
SmartB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SprinterB0003Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SWM MotorB0003Driver airbag igniter has high resistance BrandBody
ToyotaB0003Driver frontal stage 3 deployment control BrandBody

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B0003 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB000300CAN: D_CAN communication interruption (bus off) BrandBody

6Related codes

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