Driver Air Bag Module Short
Table of contents
- Possible Causes
- How To Fix
- Tech Notes
- Cost To Diagnose
- When is the code detected
- Possible Symptoms
- Description
B1051 INFINITI Possible Causes
- Faulty Driver Air Bag
- Faulty Spiral Cable
- Driver Air Bag harness is shorted
- Driver Air Bag circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code B1051 INFINITI?
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
- Factory Service Manual Repair Order:
- 1. Visually check the wiring harness connection.
- 2. Replace the harness if it has visible damage.
- 3. Replace the driver air bag module.
- 4. Replace the spiral cable.
- 5. Replace the air bag diagnosis sensor unit.
- 6. Replace the related harness.
Cost of diagnosing the B1051 INFINITI code
The cost of diagnosing the B1051 INFINITI 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.
When is the code detected
Driver air bag module circuit is shorted to ground (including the spiral cable).
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B1051 INFINITI Description
The driver air bag module is dual stage and wired to the air bag diagnosis sensor unit through the spiral cable. The air bag diagnosis sensor unit will monitor for opens and shorts in detected lines to the driver air bag module including the spiral cable. In case of frontal collision whose acceleration exceeds the specified level, the ignition materials are ignited by the electric ignition system. The system burns and introduces the chemical reaction of gas generating materials to generate hot gases that flow into the air bag through a filter and expand the bag.