OBD-II code · Body
B0023 Left Side Deployment Stage 1 Loop Short to Ground
The left side airbag stage 1 deployment loop is shorted to ground. Deployment is inhibited and the SRS warning lamp is on.
Is it safe to drive with B0023?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyChafed wire grounding under seat rail
- PossibleWater intrusion at seat connector
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
- Driver Side Airbag, Srs Seat Wiring
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.