OBD-II code · Body
B0164 Air Bag In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Circuit
A fault is detected in the in-vehicle temperature sensor circuit used by the SRS module for deployment compensation.
Is it safe to drive with B0164?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyTemperature sensor failure
- PossibleWiring short or open
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.4–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- In Vehicle Temperature Sensor, Srs Control Module
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.