OBD-II code · generic
B0001
Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- System
- Airbag / supplemental restraint system (SRS)
- Severity
- High (4/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Drive with caution
What does B0001 mean?
B0001 is defined as “Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control”. This code indicates a circuit or module problem in the airbag and seat belt pretensioner system (SRS). While a fault is stored, the airbag or pretensioner may not deploy in a crash.
Drive gently and only as far as you need to; have it checked as soon as possible.
Symptoms
- The airbag (SRS) light stays on on the dashboard
- The pretensioner or the related airbag may be disabled
- The light may flash after adjusting the seat, fastening the belt or turning the steering wheel
Common causes
- Poor contact in the airbag / pretensioner connector under the seat (common after the seat has been moved)
- Broken clock spring behind the steering wheel
- Airbag igniter (squib) resistance out of range
- SRS module not reset after a crash, or storing crash data
How to diagnose it
- Switch off the ignition, disconnect the battery and wait at least 5 minutes — this step is mandatory before working on SRS circuits.
- With an SRS-capable diagnostic tool, read the code and which igniter circuit (driver, passenger, pretensioner) it refers to.
- Check that the yellow SRS connectors under the seats are fully seated and their locking tabs closed.
- If the code points to the steering wheel side, check whether the horn and steering wheel buttons work — with a clock spring fault they often don't.
- Check igniter circuit resistance only with the SRS tool's measurement function; never connect a multimeter directly to an airbag.
How to fix it
- Clean and reseat a loose connector; confirm the light goes out after clearing the code.
- If the clock spring is faulty, fit a new one while keeping the steering wheel centred.
- An SRS module storing crash data must be reset or replaced; a deployed airbag and pretensioner must always be replaced.
- Have SRS repairs done by a shop experienced with airbag systems — incorrect work can cause the airbag to deploy.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Nissan: Driver Air Bag Module
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.