OBD-II code · Body
B0018 Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance High
The SRS module measures a higher than expected resistance in the passenger frontal deployment loop, indicating partial corrosion or damage. The airbag may not deploy reliably.
Is it safe to drive with B0018?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyCorroded connector at passenger airbag
- PossibleHigh resistance from cable damage
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
- 0.8–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Passenger Airbag Module, Srs Wiring
Related codes
- B0015Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Control
- B0016Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Ground
- B0017Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Short to Battery
- B0019Right Front/Passenger Frontal Deployment Loop Resistance Low
- B001ACenter Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control
- B0020Left Side Deployment Control
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.