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BodyB0012

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control

31 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

The airbag control module has detected a fault in the passenger's frontal airbag circuit (stage 3), so the airbag may not deploy correctly in a crash.

2Common causes

  1. Damaged clock spring in the steering wheel
  2. Poor or corroded connector under the seat or steering column
  3. Damaged airbag wiring
  4. Faulty airbag control module
  5. Previous accident damage or aftermarket parts

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

The car can be driven, but the airbag may not work in a crash. Have the airbag system diagnosed promptly by a qualified technician; do not repair airbag circuits 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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
BAIC MotorB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
BYDB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
CheryB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
DaewooB0012Default Transponder Detected BrandBody
DFFSB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFXB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
DFXKB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
EOBDB0012Passagier frontaal trap 3 activering BrandBody
FordB0012Driver-side airbag deployment circuit BrandBody
GeelyB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
GMB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
Great WallB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
HafeiB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
HoldenB0012Driver Steering Wheel Air Bag Deployment Loop BrandBody
HondaB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
HyundaiB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
IsuzuB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
Land RoverB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
MazdaB0012Driver-side airbag deployment circuit BrandBody
MitsubishiB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
OpelB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
PeugeotB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
ProtonB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0012CDL overuse BrandBody
SmartB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SprinterB0012Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SWM MotorB0012Passenger airbag igniter connected to battery BrandBody
ToyotaB0012Passenger 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.

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