Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
Open circuit detected in the passenger side curtain airbag deployment loop.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS code stored
- Passenger curtain airbag inoperative
Common Causes
- Disconnected connector
- Broken wire in roof rail
- Faulty curtain airbag
- Body repair damage
Diagnostic Steps
- Inspect roof rail wiring passenger side
- Check curtain airbag connector
- Measure loop resistance
- Check for body damage or repair
Repair Notes
Repair open circuit. Check for prior collision repair that may have damaged the harness.
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
B0018 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 B0018 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
B0018 stands for "Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open". Open circuit detected in the passenger side curtain airbag deployment loop.
What are the symptoms of B0018 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of B0018 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Passenger curtain airbag inoperative.
What causes B0018 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of B0018 include: Disconnected connector, Broken wire in roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag, Body repair damage.