Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
2017-2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD
Description
Open circuit detected in the driver side curtain airbag deployment loop. The curtain airbag provides head protection in side impacts and rollovers.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS code stored
- Curtain airbag inoperative
Common Causes
- Disconnected curtain airbag connector
- Broken wire in A-pillar or roof rail
- Faulty curtain airbag squib
- Previous roof repair damaged harness
Diagnostic Steps
- Inspect A-pillar and roof rail wiring
- Check curtain airbag connector
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Check for signs of previous body repair
Repair Notes
Repair open circuit in roof rail or A-pillar wiring. Professional service required.
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
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
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Common Questions
What does code B0016 mean on a 2017-2020 Tesla Model 3?
B0016 stands for "Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open". Open circuit detected in the driver side curtain airbag deployment loop. The curtain airbag provides head protection in side impacts and rollovers.
What are the symptoms of B0016 on a Tesla Model 3?
Common symptoms of B0016 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Curtain airbag inoperative.
What causes B0016 on a 2017-2020 Tesla Model 3?
Common causes of B0016 include: Disconnected curtain airbag connector, Broken wire in A-pillar or roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag squib, Previous roof repair damaged harness.