Code result
B0006
Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Ground
Moderate severity
What it means
One of the deployment leads for the driver frontal airbag is shorted to ground. The SRS module disables deployment of the affected stage to prevent unintended firing.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Chafed wiring contacting metal
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Water intrusion at connector
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
Internal airbag module short to housing
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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