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B0018

Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open

2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S 3.2L H6

Critical SeverityBodyGeneric (SAE)

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

  1. Inspect roof rail wiring passenger side
  2. Check curtain airbag connector
  3. Measure loop resistance
  4. Check for body damage or repair

Repair Notes

Repair open circuit. Check for prior collision repair that may have damaged the harness.

Related Codes

B0019Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Short to GroundB0028Driver Side Curtain Deployment Circuit

Other Body Codes

B0018 on Other Vehicles

Porsche 718 Boxster

2017-2024 2.0L H4 Turbo

Porsche 718 Boxster

2017-2024 2.0L Turbo H4

Porsche 718 Boxster GTS

2020-2024 4.0L H6

Porsche 718 Boxster S

2017-2024 2.5L Turbo H4

Porsche 718 Cayman

2017-2024 2.0L H4 Turbo

Porsche 718 Cayman

2017-2024 2.0L Turbo H4

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

2019-2024 4.0L H6

Porsche 718 Cayman GTS

2020-2024 4.0L H6

Common Questions

What does code B0018 mean on a 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S?

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 Porsche Boxster S?

Common symptoms of B0018 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Passenger curtain airbag inoperative.

What causes B0018 on a 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster S?

Common causes of B0018 include: Disconnected connector, Broken wire in roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag, Body repair damage.

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