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2018 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

2.0L I4RWDMANUALgas
Repairs0Labor512Torque2472Fluid7DTC917Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0017critical severityBody

Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground

on 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Short to ground detected in the driver side curtain airbag circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Risk of unintended deployment

Common causes

  • Water leak into roof rail wiring
  • Pinched wiring at A-pillar
  • Damaged insulation
  • Sunroof drain clog causing water entry

Diagnostic steps

  1. Disconnect battery first
  2. Check roof rail for water intrusion
  3. Inspect A-pillar wiring
  4. Measure isolation resistance
  5. Check sunroof drains

Repair notes

Repair wiring and address any water intrusion. Check sunroof drains if equipped.

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