Right Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop
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B0023 SATURN Possible Causes
- Faulty Right Roof Rail Air Bag
- Right Roof Rail Air Bag harness is open or shorted
- Right Roof Rail Air Bag circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)
How do I fix code B0023 SATURN?
Check 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
- DTC B0023 01: Right Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Short to Battery
- DTC B0023 02: Right Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Short to Ground
- DTC B0023 04: Right Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Open Circuit
- DTC B0023 0D: Right Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Resistance Above Threshold
- DTC B0023 0E: Right Roof Rail Air Bag Deployment Loop Resistance Below Threshold
Cost of diagnosing the B0023 SATURN code
The cost of diagnosing the B0023 SATURN code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B0023 SATURN Description
During a side or frontal crash of sufficient force the inflatable restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop in order to deploy the right roof rail air bag. The SDM performs continuous diagnostic tests on the deployment loops to check for proper circuit continuity and for shorts to ground or voltage. A shorting bar is used within the right roof rail air bag connector which will short together both high and low circuits when the connector is disconnected. This will help to prevent unwanted deployment of the air bag during servicing.
