B0026critical severityBody
Passenger Curtain Airbag Circuit Resistance Low
on 2003 BMW 525iT E39 2.5L I6 M54 Touring · RWD
What this code means
The passenger curtain airbag circuit resistance is below specification.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Potential premature deployment
Common causes
- Short between deployment wires
- Contaminated connector
- Wiring insulation damage
Diagnostic steps
- Disconnect battery
- Measure circuit resistance
- Inspect wiring carefully
- Check connector for contamination
Repair notes
Repair wiring damage or replace curtain airbag module.
Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery