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2019 BUICK ENCLAVE

3.6L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0043critical severityBody

Rear Impact Sensor Circuit

on 2019 Buick Enclave 3.6L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the rear impact sensor circuit. This sensor detects rear-end collision severity for fuel shutoff and restraint deployment.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Rear collision protection degraded

Common causes

  • Faulty rear impact sensor
  • Wiring damage from rear collision
  • Trunk area moisture intrusion
  • Sensor mounting loose

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Inspect rear impact sensor in trunk or rear panel area
  3. Check wiring
  4. Measure circuit resistance

Repair notes

Replace rear impact sensor or repair wiring. Check for moisture intrusion in trunk area.

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