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2003 FERRARI 360 CHALLENGE STRADALE

3.6L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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B0012critical severityBody

Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground

on 2003 Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale 3.6L V8 · RWD

What this code means

A short to ground was detected in the driver side airbag deployment circuit. This could cause unintended airbag deployment.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Possible unintended deployment risk

Common causes

  • Damaged wiring insulation
  • Water intrusion into connector
  • Pinched wire in seat mechanism
  • Faulty airbag module

Diagnostic steps

  1. Disconnect battery and wait 10 minutes
  2. Inspect wiring for insulation damage
  3. Check for water in connectors
  4. Measure circuit isolation to ground

Repair notes

Repair shorted wiring immediately. This is a safety concern as it could cause unintended deployment.

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