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2002 LEXUS LS 430

4.3L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
Repairs0Labor591Torque5693Fluid7DTC718Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0011critical severityBody

Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open

on 2002 Lexus LS 430 4.3L V8 · RWD

What this code means

An open circuit was detected in the driver side airbag deployment loop. The airbag will not deploy in a side impact with this fault.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Driver side airbag inoperative

Common causes

  • Disconnected airbag connector
  • Broken wire in seat or door
  • Faulty airbag squib
  • Aftermarket seat cover interfering with connector

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check driver side airbag connector
  2. Inspect wiring from seat to B-pillar
  3. Measure deployment loop resistance
  4. Remove aftermarket seat covers and recheck

Repair notes

Reconnect or repair the open circuit. Check for aftermarket accessories that may have dislodged the connector.

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