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2016 CADILLAC SRX

2.8L Turbo V6FWDAUTOMATICgasturbo
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor483Torque2499Fluid6DTC960Battery0Maintenance0Recalls1
B0032critical severityBody

Front Impact Sensor Performance

on 2016 Cadillac SRX 2.8L Turbo V6 · FWD

What this code means

The front impact sensor output does not meet expected performance criteria during self-test.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS self-test failure
  • No driving symptoms

Common causes

  • Sensor internal failure
  • Sensor miscalibrated
  • Mounting surface damaged
  • Sensor exposed to excessive vibration

Diagnostic steps

  1. Read SRS freeze frame data
  2. Compare sensor output to specification
  3. Check sensor mounting surface
  4. Inspect for physical damage to sensor

Repair notes

Replace front impact sensor. Ensure mounting surface is flat and undamaged.

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