Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit
2017-2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Single Motor RWD
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
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0009Rear Center Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0039 on Other Vehicles
Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Cyberbeast Tri Motor AWD
Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Cybertruck
2024-2024 Single Motor RWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2020 Long Range Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2017-2020 Performance Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2021-2024 Long Range Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2021-2024 Performance Dual Motor AWD
Tesla Model 3
2021-2024 Standard Range Single Motor RWD
Common Questions
What does code B0039 mean on a 2017-2020 Tesla Model 3?
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 Tesla Model 3?
Common symptoms of B0039 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS fault stored, Dual-stage airbag staging may be incorrect.
What causes B0039 on a 2017-2020 Tesla Model 3?
Common causes of B0039 include: Faulty severity sensor, Wiring damage, Control module fault, Sensor mounting compromised.