B1000critical severityBody
ECU Malfunction
on 2003 Infiniti FX45 4.5L V8 · AWD
What this code means
The airbag control unit (SRS ECU) has detected an internal fault. No direct OBD P-code equivalent exists for this manufacturer-specific code.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS system disabled
- Fault stored in memory
Common causes
- Faulty SRS control unit
- Internal ECU circuit failure
- Corrupted ECU software
- Power supply issue to ECU
Diagnostic steps
- Scan SRS module for codes
- Check ECU power and ground
- Clear code and retest
- Replace SRS control unit if fault persists
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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
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