Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground
2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6
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
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
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Common Questions
What does code B0017 mean on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX?
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 Lincoln MKX?
Common symptoms of B0017 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Risk of unintended deployment.
What causes B0017 on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX?
Common causes of B0017 include: Water leak into roof rail wiring, Pinched wiring at A-pillar, Damaged insulation, Sunroof drain clog causing water entry.