OBD-II code · Body
B0005 Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Open
The SRS module detects an open circuit in the driver frontal airbag deployment loop. The airbag will not deploy in a crash and the SRS warning lamp is illuminated.
Is it safe to drive with B0005?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyClock spring conductor broken
- Most likelyAirbag connector unplugged or broken
- PossibleWiring harness break in steering column
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.8–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Driver Airbag Module, Clock Spring, Srs Wiring
Related codes
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance Low
- B0004Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance High
- B0006Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Ground
- B0007Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Battery
- B0010Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Control
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.