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B0017

Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground

2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4

Critical SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)

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

  1. Disconnect battery first
  2. Check roof rail for water intrusion
  3. Inspect A-pillar wiring
  4. Measure isolation resistance
  5. Check sunroof drains

Repair Notes

Repair wiring and address any water intrusion. Check sunroof drains if equipped.

Related Codes

B0016Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment OpenB0028Driver Side Curtain Deployment Circuit

Other Body Codes

B0017 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 B0017 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?

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 Nissan Altima?

Common symptoms of B0017 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Risk of unintended deployment.

What causes B0017 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?

Common causes of B0017 include: Water leak into roof rail wiring, Pinched wiring at A-pillar, Damaged insulation, Sunroof drain clog causing water entry.

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