Driver Knee Bolster Squib Circuit Shorted Together
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B1B13 MITSUBISHI Possible Causes
- Faulty Driver Knee Bolster Squib
- Driver Knee Bolster Squib harness is open or shorted
- Driver Knee Bolster Squib circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Driver Knee Bolster Airbag
- Faulty Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
How do I fix code B1B13 MITSUBISHI?
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.
Cost of diagnosing the B1B13 MITSUBISHI code
The cost of diagnosing the B1B13 MITSUBISHI 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
This Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the ORC detects a shorted together of the driver knee bolster squib line 1 and line 2 circuits for more than 2.5 seconds. This DTC transitions from active to stored when the ORC sees a recovery from the squib shorted together condition for greater than 2.5 seconds.
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B1B13 MITSUBISHI Description
When powered, the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) sends a test current to the squibs to verify the integrity of the squib and wiring. These circuits are maintained in a floating configuration at the module (connected to neither power nor ground) as protection against inadvertent deployment. The use of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Load Tool Adaptor provides a test point as well as a method for opening the shorting bar connections within the harness connector. The ORC Module sends out a 40 mA diagnostic current on each squib voltage supply circuit at power up, and every 500 ms thereafter while the ignition is on.