B0015critical severityBody
Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
on 2014 Jeep Cherokee 2.4L I4 · 4WD
What this code means
A short to ground detected in the passenger side airbag deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Potential unintended deployment
Common causes
- Damaged wiring insulation
- Water intrusion
- Pinched wire
- Corroded connector pins
Diagnostic steps
- Disconnect battery first
- Inspect wiring insulation
- Check for moisture in connectors
- Measure isolation resistance
Repair notes
Repair the short to ground. Check for water intrusion in door or B-pillar area.
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit