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2015 KIA FORTE

1.8L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
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B0023critical severityBody

Driver Curtain Airbag Circuit Resistance High

on 2015 Kia Forte 1.8L I4 · FWD

What this code means

The driver side curtain airbag circuit resistance is higher than specification, indicating a poor connection or damaged squib.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Curtain airbag may not deploy properly

Common causes

  • Corroded connector pins
  • High-resistance wire splice
  • Faulty airbag squib
  • Oxidized terminals

Diagnostic steps

  1. Measure circuit resistance and compare to spec
  2. Inspect connector pins for corrosion
  3. Check wire splices
  4. Test airbag squib resistance

Repair notes

Clean corroded connectors or replace curtain airbag module. Ensure connections meet resistance specifications.

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