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1992-2006 LEXUS ES 300

3.0L V6FWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor587Torque3650Fluid6DTC844Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0019critical severityBody

Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground

on 1992-2006 Lexus ES 300 3.0L V6 · FWD

What this code means

Short to ground detected in the passenger side curtain airbag deployment circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Potential unintended deployment risk

Common causes

  • Water intrusion in roof rail
  • Pinched wire
  • Insulation damage
  • Connector corrosion

Diagnostic steps

  1. Disconnect battery
  2. Inspect roof rail area for moisture
  3. Check connector condition
  4. Measure isolation resistance

Repair notes

Repair shorted wiring and resolve any water entry points.

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