B0005
Driver Frontal Deployment Loop Open
The SRS module detects an open circuit in the driver frontal airbag deployment loop. The airbag will not deploy in a crash and the SRS warning lamp is illuminated.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: hard
Symptoms
- Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
- Comfort or safety function impaired
Common causes
Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.
- Clock spring conductor brokenCommon
- Airbag connector unplugged or brokenCommon
- Wiring harness break in steering columnPossible
Parts involved
- Driver Airbag Module
- Clock Spring
- Srs Wiring
B0005 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.