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1998 SUBARU LEGACY

2.2L H4AWDCVTgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor504Torque4954Fluid9DTC640Battery0Maintenance0Recalls5
B0015critical severityBody

Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Short to Ground

on 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.2L H4 · AWD

What this code means

A short to ground detected in the passenger side airbag deployment circuit.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on
  • SRS fault stored
  • Potential unintended deployment

Common causes

  • Damaged wiring insulation
  • Water intrusion
  • Pinched wire
  • Corroded connector pins

Diagnostic steps

  1. Disconnect battery first
  2. Inspect wiring insulation
  3. Check for moisture in connectors
  4. Measure isolation resistance

Repair notes

Repair the short to ground. Check for water intrusion in door or B-pillar area.

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