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BodyB0038

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
BAIC MotorB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
BYDB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
CheryB0038Passenger rear side airbag circuit BrandBody
DaewooB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFSB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFXB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
DFXKB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
EOBDB0038Second row right side airbag deployment control BrandBody
GeelyB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
GMB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
Great WallB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
HafeiB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
HoldenB0038Right Rear Seat Side Air Bag Deployment Loop BrandBody
HondaB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
HyundaiB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
Land RoverB0038Second row_ right side air bag deployment control BrandBody
MitsubishiB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
OpelB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
PeugeotB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
ProtonB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB0038SIR 38 Atual BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0038Left Side Light defective BrandBody
SmartB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
SprinterB0038Second Row Right Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
SuzukiB0038REAR SIDE A/B MODULE RH BrandBody
SWM MotorB0038The right side curtain airbag igniter is grounded BrandBody
ToyotaB0038Second row right side airbag 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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