B0014critical severityBody
Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
on 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada 4.3L V6 · AWD
What this code means
An open circuit in the passenger side torso airbag deployment loop prevents airbag deployment in a side collision.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS fault stored
- Passenger side airbag inoperative
Common causes
- Disconnected connector
- Broken wiring
- Faulty airbag module
- Seat removed without disconnecting airbag
Diagnostic steps
- Check passenger side airbag connector
- Inspect B-pillar and seat wiring
- Measure deployment loop resistance
- Verify connector engagement
Repair notes
Reconnect or repair the open circuit in the passenger side airbag system.
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Other Body codes on this vehicle
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
B0002
Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
B0003
Passenger Frontal Stage 1 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