B0012critical severityBody
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
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
- Disconnect battery and wait 10 minutes
- Inspect wiring for insulation damage
- Check for water in connectors
- Measure circuit isolation to ground
Repair notes
Repair shorted wiring immediately. This is a safety concern as it could cause unintended deployment.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit