B0017
Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground
2004-2007 Buick Rainier 4.2L I6
Critical SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)
Description
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.
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
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0017 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0017 mean on a 2004-2007 Buick Rainier?
B0017 stands for "Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground". Short to ground detected in the driver side curtain airbag circuit.
What are the symptoms of B0017 on a Buick Rainier?
Common symptoms of B0017 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Risk of unintended deployment.
What causes B0017 on a 2004-2007 Buick Rainier?
Common causes of B0017 include: Water leak into roof rail wiring, Pinched wiring at A-pillar, Damaged insulation, Sunroof drain clog causing water entry.