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Front Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Control
🔴 CRITICAL — STOP DRIVING BODY · Airbag / SRS
SRS module detected a fault in the passenger-side airbag deployment circuit.
What You'll Notice
- Airbag / SRS warning light illuminated
- Passenger airbag may be disabled
- Supplemental restraint system offline
Probable Causes
- Clock spring (clockspring) failure — connector spinning contact broken
- Shorting or open in the airbag squib circuit
- Corroded SRS connector under passenger seat
- Faulty SRS control module
Direct Repair Steps
- CRITICAL: Disable SRS before any work — disconnect battery, wait 10+ minutes
- Inspect airbag module yellow connectors under front seats for corrosion
- Test clock spring continuity; replace if broken (driver side unit)
- Clear code with bi-directional scan tool after repair — basic readers cannot reset SRS
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