Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer 1.8L I4 🇦🇺
Description
A short to ground detected in the passenger side airbag deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Potential unintended deployment
Common Causes
- Damaged wiring insulation
- Water intrusion
- Pinched wire
- Corroded connector pins
Diagnostic Steps
- Disconnect battery first
- Inspect wiring insulation
- Check for moisture in connectors
- Measure isolation resistance
Repair Notes
Repair the short to ground. Check for water intrusion in door or B-pillar area.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
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Common Questions
What does code B0015 mean on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
B0015 stands for "Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground". A short to ground detected in the passenger side airbag deployment circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0015 on a Volkswagen Pointer?
Common symptoms of B0015 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Potential unintended deployment.
What causes B0015 on a 1998-2008 Volkswagen Pointer?
Common causes of B0015 include: Damaged wiring insulation, Water intrusion, Pinched wire, Corroded connector pins.