Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
2012-2016 Tesla Model S 85 kWh Single Motor RWD
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
- Inspect roof rail wiring passenger side
- Check curtain airbag connector
- Measure loop resistance
- Check for body damage or repair
Repair Notes
Repair open circuit. Check for prior collision repair that may have damaged the harness.
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 B0018 mean on a 2012-2016 Tesla Model 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 Tesla Model S?
Common symptoms of B0018 include: Airbag warning light on, SRS code stored, Passenger curtain airbag inoperative.
What causes B0018 on a 2012-2016 Tesla Model S?
Common causes of B0018 include: Disconnected connector, Broken wire in roof rail, Faulty curtain airbag, Body repair damage.