B0014 SATURN – Left side deployment loop

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B0014 SATURN Possible Causes

  • Faulty left side impact module
  • Left side impact module wiring open or shorted
  • Poor electrical connection in left side impact module circuit
  • Faulty Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

How to Fix B0014 SATURN Code?

Start by checking the “possible causes” listed above. Visually inspect the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Look for damaged components and check for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

Technical Notes

DTC B0014 01 LF Side Deployment Loop Short to Battery Seat Air Bag
DTC B0014 02 LF Side Deployment Loop Short to Ground Seat Air Bag
DTC B0014 04 LF Side Deployment Loop Open Circuit Seat Air Bag

DTC B0014 0D LF Side Deployment Loop Resistance Above -Seat Air Bag
DTC B0014 0E LF Side Deployment Loop Resistance Under-Seat Air Bag

Possible Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light illuminated

B0014 SATURN Meaning

During a side or frontal collision of sufficient force, the Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) will allow current to flow through the deployment loop to deploy the side impact module. A shorting bar is located in the side impact module electrical connector. The side impact module high control circuit and low control circuit are shorted together by the shorting bar when the electrical connector is disconnected. The shorting bar helps prevent unwanted deployment of the inflatable module during servicing. The SDM performs a continuous diagnostic test on the deployment loops to check for circuit continuity and shorts to ground or voltage. If the results of a deployment loop circuit test are out of specification, the B0014 code and appropriate symptom byte will be set.

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