OBD-II code · Body
B00A1 Occupant Position System
Fault on the occupant position system that detects forward/rearward position of occupants, used by the airbag controller to scale deployment force.
Is it safe to drive with B00A1?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyModule internal fault
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
- 1–4 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Occupant Position Module, Seat Sensors
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.