B0019critical severityBody
Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground
on 2016 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
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
- Disconnect battery
- Inspect roof rail area for moisture
- Check connector condition
- Measure isolation resistance
Repair notes
Repair shorted wiring and resolve any water entry points.
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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