Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit
1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6
Description
Malfunction in the frontal impact severity sensor used to determine airbag deployment force level.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Dual-stage airbag staging may be incorrect
Common Causes
- Faulty severity sensor
- Wiring damage
- Control module fault
- Sensor mounting compromised
Diagnostic Steps
- Scan SRS codes
- Inspect severity sensor
- Check wiring to ACM
- Measure sensor circuit
- Verify sensor mounting
Repair Notes
Replace impact severity sensor. Ensure correct deployment staging by verifying ACM calibration.
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
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
- B0012Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
- B0013Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0039 on Other Vehicles
Pontiac Aztek
2001-2005 3.4L V6
Pontiac Bonneville
1990-1999 3.8L V6
Pontiac Bonneville
2000-2005 3.8L V6
Pontiac Bonneville GXP
2000-2005 4.6L V8
Pontiac Bonneville GXP
2000-2005 4.6L V8 Northstar
Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
1992-1999 3.8L Supercharged V6
Pontiac Bonneville SSEi
1992-1999 3.8L V6 Supercharged
Pontiac Firebird
1993-1997 3.4L V6
Common Questions
What does code B0039 mean on a 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird?
B0039 stands for "Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit". Malfunction in the frontal impact severity sensor used to determine airbag deployment force level.
What are the symptoms of B0039 on a Pontiac Firebird?
Common symptoms of B0039 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Dual-stage airbag staging may be incorrect.
What causes B0039 on a 1998-2002 Pontiac Firebird?
Common causes of B0039 include: Faulty severity sensor, Wiring damage, Control module fault, Sensor mounting compromised.