B0016critical severityBody
Driver Side Curtain Airbag Deployment Open
on 2014 Jeep Cherokee 3.2L V6 · 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.
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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