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B0018

Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open

1993-1998 Fiat Cinquecento 0.9L I4 Fire

Critical SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)

Description

Open circuit detected in the passenger side curtain airbag deployment loop.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS code stored
  • Passenger curtain airbag inoperative

Common Causes

  • Disconnected connector
  • Broken wire in roof rail
  • Faulty curtain airbag
  • Body repair damage

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Inspect roof rail wiring passenger side
  2. Check curtain airbag connector
  3. Measure loop resistance
  4. Check for body damage or repair

Repair Notes

Repair open circuit. Check for prior collision repair that may have damaged the harness.

Related Codes

B0019Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Short to GroundB0028Driver Side Curtain Deployment Circuit

Other Body Codes

B0018 on Other Vehicles

Fiat 124 Spider

2017-2020 1.4L I4 Turbo

Fiat 126p Maluch

1973-2000 0.65L I2 Air-Cooled

Fiat 126p Maluch

1987-2000 0.7L I2 Air-Cooled

Fiat 500

2012-2019 1.4L I4

Fiat 500 Abarth

2012-2019 1.4L I4 Turbo

Fiat 500 BR

2011-2020 1.4L I4 Flex Fire Evo

Fiat 500 PL

2007-2025 1.0L I3 Hybrid FireFly 70

Fiat 500 PL

2007-2025 1.2L I4 Fire 69

Common Questions

What does code B0018 mean on a 1993-1998 Fiat Cinquecento?

B0018 stands for "Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open". Open circuit detected in the passenger side curtain airbag deployment loop.

What are the symptoms of B0018 on a Fiat Cinquecento?

Common symptoms of B0018 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Passenger curtain airbag inoperative.

What causes B0018 on a 1993-1998 Fiat Cinquecento?

Common causes of B0018 include: Disconnected connector, Broken wire in roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag, Body repair damage.

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