B0016critical severityBody
Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
on 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2.5L I4 · AWD
What this code means
Open circuit detected in the driver side curtain airbag deployment loop. The curtain airbag provides head protection in side impacts and rollovers.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS code stored
- Curtain airbag inoperative
Common causes
- Disconnected curtain airbag connector
- Broken wire in A-pillar or roof rail
- Faulty curtain airbag squib
- Previous roof repair damaged harness
Diagnostic steps
- Inspect A-pillar and roof rail wiring
- Check curtain airbag connector
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Check for signs of previous body repair
Repair notes
Repair open circuit in roof rail or A-pillar wiring. Professional service required.
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