B0013critical severityBody
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
on 2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2L V6 · AWD
What this code means
A short to battery voltage was detected in the driver side airbag deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Unintended deployment risk
Common causes
- Wiring harness chafing against metal
- Connector pin damage
- Faulty airbag squib
- Incorrect wiring repair
Diagnostic steps
- Disconnect battery and wait
- Inspect wiring for chafing
- Check connector pins
- Measure circuit for shorts to B+
Repair notes
Locate and repair the short to battery voltage. Professional service required.
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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