B0034critical severityBody
Side Impact Sensor Circuit - Right Front
on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Duratec · FWD
What this code means
Malfunction in the right front side impact sensor circuit for passenger-side collision detection.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS code stored
- Passenger side protection compromised
Common causes
- Faulty side impact sensor
- Wiring damage
- Connector issue
- Prior collision repair
Diagnostic steps
- Scan SRS codes
- Inspect passenger B-pillar sensor
- Check wiring
- Measure circuit resistance
Repair notes
Replace side impact sensor or repair wiring.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery