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2013 LINCOLN MKX

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0011critical severityBody

Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open

on 2013 Lincoln MKX 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

An open circuit was detected in the driver side airbag deployment loop. The airbag will not deploy in a side impact with this fault.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Driver side airbag inoperative

Common causes

  • Disconnected airbag connector
  • Broken wire in seat or door
  • Faulty airbag squib
  • Aftermarket seat cover interfering with connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check driver side airbag connector
  2. Inspect wiring from seat to B-pillar
  3. Measure deployment loop resistance
  4. Remove aftermarket seat covers and recheck

Repair notes

Reconnect or repair the open circuit. Check for aftermarket accessories that may have dislodged the connector.

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