OBD-II code · Body
B00B7 Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor A
Fault on driver seat occupant position sensor A — detects occupant proximity to airbag (typically capacitive or ultrasonic).
Is it safe to drive with B00B7?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyPosition sensor failed
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
- Driver Occupant Position Sensor A, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- B00B8Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor B
- B00B9Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor C
- B00BADriver Seat Occupant Position Sensor D
- B00BBDriver Seat Occupant Position Sensor E
- B00B4Driver Seat Occupant Classification Sensor E
- B00B5Driver Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor
- B00B6Driver Seat Recline Position Restraints Sensor
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.