Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
1995-1999 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4
Description
Malfunction detected in the driver knee airbag deployment circuit. The knee airbag protects the driver lower extremities in frontal collisions.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault code stored
- Knee airbag may not deploy in crash
- No visible symptoms during normal driving
Common Causes
- Faulty knee airbag module
- Wiring damage under dashboard
- Airbag control module fault
- Connector corrosion at knee airbag
Diagnostic Steps
- Scan SRS codes
- Inspect knee airbag connector under dash
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Check wiring from ACM to knee airbag
- Test airbag control module outputs
Repair Notes
Replace knee airbag module or repair wiring. Professional service required.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
- B0014Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0005 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0005 mean on a 1995-1999 BMW 318ti E36?
B0005 stands for "Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit". Malfunction detected in the driver knee airbag deployment circuit. The knee airbag protects the driver lower extremities in frontal collisions.
What are the symptoms of B0005 on a BMW 318ti E36?
Common symptoms of B0005 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault code stored, Knee airbag may not deploy in crash, No visible symptoms during normal driving.
What causes B0005 on a 1995-1999 BMW 318ti E36?
Common causes of B0005 include: Faulty knee airbag module, Wiring damage under dashboard, Airbag control module fault, Connector corrosion at knee airbag.