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Front Sensor Short

NOTE: This code becomes active as soon as the condition is detected and becomes stored when the ignition is switched off.

WHEN MONITORED: Continuously with the ignition on.

POSSIBLE CAUSES:
- One of the front sensors shorted
- Faulty clockspring
- Driver side air bag line 1 or 2 exposed or pinched to ground
- Passenger side air bag line 1 or 2 exposed or pinched to ground
- One of the front sensor lines, (left or right sensor) exposed or pinched to ground

For diagnostic procedures see DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS/TEST 1A. 1A Testing System Function