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BodyB0015

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver-side pretensioner deployment circuit

14 brands affected · Description from Ford data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB0015No description available Body
DaewooB0015Driver Inner Pretensioner Circuit Open BrandBody
FordB0015Driver-side pretensioner deployment circuit BrandBody
GMB0015No description available Body
HoldenB0015Driver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop BrandBody
IsuzuB0015No description available Body
MazdaB0015Driver-side pretensioner deployment circuit BrandBody
OpelB0015No description available Body
PeugeotB0015No description available Body
SaabB0015SIR 15 Atual BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0015LH Mirror Horizontal Switch Stuck at GND BrandBody
SmartB0015No description available Body
SprinterB0015No description available Body
SWM MotorB0015Passenger airbag igniter is short-circuited to other channels 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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