B00C8: Passenger Seat Occupant Position Sensor B

Fault on passenger seat occupant position sensor B.

High severity. Can I keep driving?You can still drive the car, but the airbags or pretensioners may not work. Get it repaired as soon as possible: it is a safety system.

The airbag control module monitors the airbags, pretensioners, impact sensors, and seat belt buckles. With a fault, these systems may not work in a crash.

Symptoms

Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
Comfort or safety function impaired

Most likely causes

Position sensor failed

What to check, in order

Start with the simplest. You can tick off each step.

Read the codes with an airbag-compatible scanner
If you have moved or removed the seats, check that the connectors are fully seated, with the ignition off
Do not test airbag circuits with a multimeter: the airbag could deploy
Leave the repair to a professional

Good to know

Repair difficulty: hard

What each character of B00C8 means

B: Body
0: Generic code: same on every make
0: Subsystem depends on the code range
C8: Specific fault in that system

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with code B00C8?

You can still drive the car, but the airbags or pretensioners may not work. Get it repaired as soon as possible: it is a safety system.

What causes code B00C8?

The most common causes are: position sensor failed.

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Values and procedures vary by manufacturer. If it affects brakes, steering, fuel or high voltage, see a professional. Updated: 2026-11-04. How we build these pages.