Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
1990-1997 Nissan Pickup D21 2.4L I4 KA24E
Description
An open circuit was detected in the driver side airbag deployment loop. The airbag will not deploy in a side impact with this fault.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Driver side airbag inoperative
Common Causes
- Disconnected airbag connector
- Broken wire in seat or door
- Faulty airbag squib
- Aftermarket seat cover interfering with connector
Diagnostic Steps
- Check driver side airbag connector
- Inspect wiring from seat to B-pillar
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Remove aftermarket seat covers and recheck
Repair Notes
Reconnect or repair the open circuit. Check for aftermarket accessories that may have dislodged the connector.
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
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
- B0014Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0011 on Other Vehicles
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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 B0011 mean on a 1990-1997 Nissan Pickup D21?
B0011 stands for "Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open". An open circuit was detected in the driver side airbag deployment loop. The airbag will not deploy in a side impact with this fault.
What are the symptoms of B0011 on a Nissan Pickup D21?
Common symptoms of B0011 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Driver side airbag inoperative.
What causes B0011 on a 1990-1997 Nissan Pickup D21?
Common causes of B0011 include: Disconnected airbag connector, Broken wire in seat or door, Faulty airbag squib, Aftermarket seat cover interfering with connector.