OBD-II code · Body
B0016 Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Ground
The SRS module detected a short to ground in the front passenger airbag deployment circuit. Deployment of the affected stage is inhibited and the warning lamp is illuminated.
Is it safe to drive with B0016?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyChafed wiring under dashboard
- PossibleWater at connector causing low resistance
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
- 1–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Passenger Airbag Module, Srs Wiring
Related codes
- B0013Passenger Knee Bolster Deployment Control
- B0014Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control
- B0015Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Control
- B0017Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Battery
- B0018Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance High
- B0019Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.