B0010critical severityBody
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
on 1996 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD
What this code means
Malfunction in driver side (curtain/torso) airbag circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag light on
Common causes
- Faulty side airbag module
- Wiring in seat or pillar
- Control module issue
Diagnostic steps
- Scan codes
- Inspect wiring in door/pillar
- Check module
Repair notes
Professional service required.
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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
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
B0014
Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open