Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
2000-2003 BMW M5 E39 4.9L V8 S62
Description
Open circuit detected in the driver side curtain airbag deployment loop. The curtain airbag provides head protection in side impacts and rollovers.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS code stored
- Curtain airbag inoperative
Common Causes
- Disconnected curtain airbag connector
- Broken wire in A-pillar or roof rail
- Faulty curtain airbag squib
- Previous roof repair damaged harness
Diagnostic Steps
- Inspect A-pillar and roof rail wiring
- Check curtain airbag connector
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Check for signs of previous body repair
Repair Notes
Repair open circuit in roof rail or A-pillar 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
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- 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
B0016 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0016 mean on a 2000-2003 BMW M5 E39?
B0016 stands for "Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open". Open circuit detected in the driver side curtain airbag deployment loop. The curtain airbag provides head protection in side impacts and rollovers.
What are the symptoms of B0016 on a BMW M5 E39?
Common symptoms of B0016 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Curtain airbag inoperative.
What causes B0016 on a 2000-2003 BMW M5 E39?
Common causes of B0016 include: Disconnected curtain airbag connector, Broken wire in A-pillar or roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag squib, Previous roof repair damaged harness.