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B0013

Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery

2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4

Critical SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)

Description

A short to battery voltage was detected in the driver side airbag deployment circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Unintended deployment risk

Common Causes

  • Wiring harness chafing against metal
  • Connector pin damage
  • Faulty airbag squib
  • Incorrect wiring repair

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Disconnect battery and wait
  2. Inspect wiring for chafing
  3. Check connector pins
  4. Measure circuit for shorts to B+

Repair Notes

Locate and repair the short to battery voltage. Professional service required.

Related Codes

B0010Driver Side Airbag DeploymentB0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit OpenB0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground

Other Body Codes

B0013 on Other Vehicles

Nissan 200SX

1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE

Nissan 200SX SE-R

1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE

Nissan 240SX

1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE

Nissan 300ZX

1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE

Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo

1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT

Nissan 350Z

2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE

Nissan 350Z

2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR

Nissan 370Z

2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR

Common Questions

What does code B0013 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?

B0013 stands for "Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery". A short to battery voltage was detected in the driver side airbag deployment circuit.

What are the symptoms of B0013 on a Nissan Altima?

Common symptoms of B0013 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Unintended deployment risk.

What causes B0013 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?

Common causes of B0013 include: Wiring harness chafing against metal, Connector pin damage, Faulty airbag squib, Incorrect wiring repair.

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