B0017critical severityBody
Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground
on 2009 Mazda Tribute 2.5L I4 · FWD
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
- Disconnect battery first
- Check roof rail for water intrusion
- Inspect A-pillar wiring
- Measure isolation resistance
- Check sunroof drains
Repair notes
Repair wiring and address any water intrusion. Check sunroof drains if equipped.
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
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open