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Engine-Codes - Mazda - B1196 MAZDA

B1196 MAZDA - Driver Side Side Air Bag Sensor No.2 Circuit

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3  What is this?
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B1196 MAZDA Possible Causes

What does this mean?
  • Faulty Driver Side Side Air Bag Sensor
  • Driver Side Side Air Bag Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Driver Side Side Air Bag Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty SAS Control Module

How is the B1196 MAZDA code repair?

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.

Tech Notes

What does this mean?
B1196:11: Driver-side side air bag sensor No.2 circuit short to body ground
B1196:13: Driver-side side air bag sensor No.2 circuit open circuit or short to power supply
B1196:87: Signal reception error from driver-side side air bag sensor No.2
B1196:96: Driver-side side air bag sensor No.2 internal malfunction

What is the cost to diagnose the B1196 MAZDA code

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1196 MAZDA 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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Possible Symptoms

  • Air Bag Warning Light ON

B1196 MAZDA Meaning

The SAS Control Module monitors the Driver Side Side Air Bag Sensor. The SAS Control Module sets the OBDII code when the Driver Side Side Air Bag Sensor is not to factory specifications.

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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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