B0015critical severityBody
Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
on 2021 Audi A3 2.0L Turbo I4 · AWD
What this code means
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.
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
B0007
Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0008
Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0009
Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment