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2010 ACURA RL
3.7L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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B0030critical severityBody

Front Impact Sensor Circuit - Left

on 2010 Acura RL 3.7L V6 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction detected in the left front impact sensor circuit. This sensor detects frontal crash severity on the driver side.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Frontal airbag system may not function
  • No driving symptoms

Common causes

  • Faulty front impact sensor
  • Wiring damage from front collision
  • Connector corrosion from road splash
  • Sensor mounting bracket loose

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Inspect left front impact sensor mounting
  3. Check wiring to sensor
  4. Measure sensor circuit resistance
  5. Verify sensor bracket integrity

Repair notes

Replace front impact sensor or repair wiring. Sensor is typically mounted in the front fender or bumper support area.

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