B0003critical severityBody
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
on 2003 Mazda Mazda6 2.3L I4 · FWD
What this code means
Malfunction in passenger frontal airbag deployment circuit.
Symptoms
- Airbag light on
- Passenger airbag OFF indicator may light
Common causes
- Faulty airbag module
- Wiring under seat
- Seat occupancy sensor
- Airbag control module
Diagnostic steps
- Scan airbag codes
- Check passenger seat wiring
- Test occupancy sensor
- Inspect airbag connector
Repair notes
Professional airbag service required. Check seat occupancy sensor.
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0004
Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0005
Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0006
Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
B0010
Driver Side Airbag Deployment
B0011
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B0012
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground
B0013
Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Battery
B0014
Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open