OBD-II code · Body
B00C0 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor A
Fault on passenger seat occupant classification sensor A — used to determine if the seat holds a child, adult or is empty (gates the passenger airbag).
Is it safe to drive with B00C0?
Usually safe for short trips, but don’t ignore it: the underlying fault can get more expensive over time.
Common causes
- Most likelyClassification 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
- Passenger Classification Sensor A, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- B00C1Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor B
- B00C2Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor C
- B00C3Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor D
- B00C4Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor E
- B00B9Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor C
- B00BADriver Seat Occupant Position Sensor D
- B00BBDriver Seat Occupant Position Sensor E
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.