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2013 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

2.0L I4RWDMANUALgas
Repairs0Labor520Torque3880Fluid7DTC900Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
B0019critical severityBody

Passenger Side Curtain Airbag Short to Ground

on 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0L I4 · RWD

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

  1. Disconnect battery
  2. Inspect roof rail area for moisture
  3. Check connector condition
  4. Measure isolation resistance

Repair notes

Repair shorted wiring and resolve any water entry points.

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