B0032critical severityBody
Front Impact Sensor Performance
on 2003 Acura CL 3.2L V6 · FWD
What this code means
The front impact sensor output does not meet expected performance criteria during self-test.
Symptoms
- Airbag warning light on
- SRS self-test failure
- No driving symptoms
Common causes
- Sensor internal failure
- Sensor miscalibrated
- Mounting surface damaged
- Sensor exposed to excessive vibration
Diagnostic steps
- Read SRS freeze frame data
- Compare sensor output to specification
- Check sensor mounting surface
- Inspect for physical damage to sensor
Repair notes
Replace front impact sensor. Ensure mounting surface is flat and undamaged.
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