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1996 BMW M3

3.2L I6 S52RWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0006critical severityBody

Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit

on 1996 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD

What this code means

Malfunction detected in the passenger knee airbag deployment circuit. This circuit controls the lower dashboard airbag on the passenger side.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS diagnostic code stored
  • Passenger knee airbag inoperative
  • No driving symptoms

Common causes

  • Faulty knee airbag inflator
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Airbag control module issue
  • Aftermarket radio installation damaged wiring

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read SRS codes
  2. Inspect passenger knee airbag connector
  3. Measure circuit resistance
  4. Check for aftermarket wiring modifications
  5. Verify ACM communication

Repair notes

Professional airbag service required. Check for aftermarket accessory wiring that may have damaged SRS harness.

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