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b0096-12 The crash sensor right front door has a malfunction
Hi,
I have Mercedes C200 2008 and few months ago, the air bag warning sign came up from no where. The dashboard says "Restraint System malfunction consult workshop" and Seat symbol with ball in the middle kind of symbol in RED appeared in the dash-board and stays constant.
I sent it to mechanic and he mentioned the diagnostic code is "B0096-12 The Crash sensor "Right Front Door" Has a Malfunction. There is a short circuit to positive - Current , Pending , Stored.
The mechanic was unable to reset this code and told me to take it to Mercedes workshop.
Any idea what could be wrong before I will need to ask Mercedes and this could mean lots of pocket money expense
The car drives fine and no other issues.
Last edited by muddasir.masood; 02-01-2024 at 07:49 AM.
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
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2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
Here are the diagnostic procedures from XENTRY. They are somewhat involved and you need to exercise care when working with the airbag system. If you don't know what to do, you need to have a professional fix it.
Interesting. I wonder what the fix is. I would probably try replacing the sensor. Wonder if the code has to be cleared or it clears on its own. I read that messing with certain connections can cause more error lights, I wonder if disconnecting the battery prior to working on it will prevent it.
Is the circled part in the photo below the sensor? Its the left side door in the photo, I'm guessing the right door is similar.