Airbag light code 27

[rwoodcock3]

I have a 2001 996 C2 with an airbag light issue. I have checked it with the Durametric and the fault code is number 27; ignition circuit passenger. It will not clear the code. Even though this is not the usual code numbers 45, 46, 48, & 49 on the well known TSB 0201, should I just go ahead and do the buckle replacement to address this problem? Any other ideas?

[magcuda]

no because you will still have the same code still there.

27 is for the passenger side air bag , you have a problem with the airbag or wiring or both.

if you are not comfortable handling the airbag you might want to bring this to a shop

remember airbags are little bombs waiting to go off.

[rwoodcock3]

no because you will still have the same code still there.

27 is for the passenger side air bag , you have a problem with the airbag or wiring or both.

if you are not comfortable handling the airbag you might want to bring this to a shop

remember airbags are little bombs waiting to go off.

So, you think that changing out the passenger side airbag might fix this? Is this from your own experience?

[brittbolen]

no because you will still have the same code still there.

27 is for the passenger side air bag , you have a problem with the airbag or wiring or both.

if you are not comfortable handling the airbag you might want to bring this to a shop

remember airbags are little bombs waiting to go off.

So, you think that changing out the passenger side airbag might fix this? Is this from your own experience?

it might fix it, I had a long talk with a tech at my dealer about that code from the driver side. It might also be a wiring problem, or the airbag control unit, or on if on the driver's side, the clock spring.

The dealership has test parts that they can swap in to see which part failed as the code has several meanings.

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[Loren]

Fault codes 10, 11, 26, 27, 39

Ignition circuit, passenger

Possible cause of fault

- Short circuit to B+/ground or open circuit in the wiring between the passenger airbag unit and the airbag triggering unit

- Passenger's airbag unit faulty

- Triggering unit for airbag faulty

[rwoodcock3]

Fault codes 10, 11, 26, 27, 39

Ignition circuit, passenger

Possible cause of fault

- Short circuit to B+/ground or open circuit in the wiring between the passenger airbag unit and the airbag triggering unit

- Passenger's airbag unit faulty

- Triggering unit for airbag faulty

Thanks for the information. Sounds like a trip to the dealer to get this resolved :-(

[roadsession]

Fault codes 10, 11, 26, 27, 39

Ignition circuit, passenger

Possible cause of fault

- Short circuit to B+/ground or open circuit in the wiring between the passenger airbag unit and the airbag triggering unit

- Passenger's airbag unit faulty

- Triggering unit for airbag faulty

Thanks for the information. Sounds like a trip to the dealer to get this resolved :-(

Would appreciate an update...

Thanks!