B0017
Driver Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground
2005-2009 Saab 9-7X 4.2L I6
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
- Disconnect battery first
- Check roof rail for water intrusion
- Inspect A-pillar wiring
- Measure isolation resistance
- Check sunroof drains
Repair Notes
Repair wiring and address any water intrusion. Check sunroof drains if equipped.
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
B0017 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code B0017 mean on a 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X?
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 Saab 9-7X?
Common symptoms of B0017 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Risk of unintended deployment.
What causes B0017 on a 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X?
Common causes of B0017 include: Water leak into roof rail wiring, Pinched wiring at A-pillar, Damaged insulation, Sunroof drain clog causing water entry.