Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
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
- Inspect A-pillar and roof rail wiring
- Check curtain airbag connector
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Check for signs of previous body repair
Repair Notes
Repair open circuit in roof rail or A-pillar wiring. Professional service required.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0016 on Other Vehicles
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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 B0016 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
B0016 stands for "Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open". Open circuit detected in the driver side curtain airbag deployment loop. The curtain airbag provides head protection in side impacts and rollovers.
What are the symptoms of B0016 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of B0016 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Curtain airbag inoperative.
What causes B0016 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of B0016 include: Disconnected curtain airbag connector, Broken wire in A-pillar or roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag squib, Previous roof repair damaged harness.