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2005-2011 AUDI A6

4.2L V8AWDAUTOMATICgas
25 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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B0065moderate severityBody

Driver Seat Position Sensor Circuit

on 2005-2011 Audi A6 4.2L V8 · AWD

What this code means

Malfunction in the driver seat position sensor used by the SRS system to adjust airbag deployment force.

Symptoms

  • Airbag light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Airbag deployment force may not be optimized
  • Seat memory may not function

Common causes

  • Faulty seat position sensor
  • Wiring damage at seat track
  • Sensor out of calibration
  • Seat track obstruction

Diagnostic steps

  1. Scan SRS codes
  2. Check seat position sensor output with scan tool
  3. Inspect seat track wiring
  4. Move seat through full range and check sensor response

Repair notes

Replace seat position sensor or repair wiring. Recalibrate if required.

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