B0096
Side Impact Sensor Left Rear Malfunction
The left rear side impact sensor is reporting a fault.
- Check engine light: Not always
- Emissions related: No
- Repair difficulty: medium
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.
- Sensor failureCommon
- Water in connectorPossible
Parts involved
- Left Rear Side Impact Sensor
- Srs Control Module
B0096 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.