Engine-Codes - Generic - B00B8

B00B8 Code - Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B'

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What are the Possible Causes of the Code B00B8?

  • Faulty Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B'
  • Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B' harness is open or shorted
  • Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B' circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Air Bag Control Module

How to Fix the B00B8 Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B00B8?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B00B8 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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What are Code B00B8 Possible Symptoms?

  • Air Bag Warning Light ON

What Does the B00B8 Code Mean?

Some newer vehicles are equipped with a Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor as a part of the supplemental restraint system. This sensor is equipped in the front driver side seat cushion. This sensor measures the electrostatic capacity of the front driver side seat. The Air Bag Control Module monitors the Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B'. The Air Bag Control Module sets the OBDII code when the Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B' is not to factory specifications.

B00B8 Code - Driver Seat Occupant Position Sensor 'B'

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Precautions for SRS “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” Service

  • Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, side air curtain modules or seat belts.
  • Never disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, safety belt inflators, or probe the electrical connectors.
  • Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
  • Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes. For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

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