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2017 HYUNDAI TUCSON

2.4L I4AWDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor1186Torque7338Fluid15DTC1842Battery0Maintenance0Recalls3
B0016critical severityBody

Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open

on 2017 Hyundai Tucson 2.4L I4 · AWD

What this code means

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

  1. Inspect A-pillar and roof rail wiring
  2. Check curtain airbag connector
  3. Measure deployment loop resistance
  4. Check for signs of previous body repair

Repair notes

Repair open circuit in roof rail or A-pillar wiring. Professional service required.

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