B00C6 medium Severity

B00C6: Passenger Seat Recline Position Restraints Sensor (Subfault)

May illuminate airbag/occupant restraint warning; generally does not affect engine performance.

Overview

B00C6 indicates a fault in the passenger seat recline position restraints sensor circuit within the vehicle body/airbag system, potentially triggering restraint system warnings.

Common Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on dashboard
  • Occupant restraint system warning
  • Possible disablement of passenger airbag indicator

Most Common Causes

Faulty passenger seat recline position sensor medium

Sensor may fail due to age or impact; common cause across generic code listings.

Open/short in sensor harness or poor electrical connection medium

Wiring issues often trigger body/sensor codes; check connectors and harnesses.

Faulty airbag/ACM module monitoring the sensor low

Less frequent but possible if module fails to interpret sensor correctly.

Diagnostic Steps

  1. Retrieve live data and freeze frame with OEM scan tool on restraint/seat sensor circuit
    Expected: Sensor values or fault counters that indicate abnormal reading
    Interpretation: Abnormal live values suggest sensor or wiring issue; normal values may indicate module issue.
  2. Inspect passenger seat recline position sensor connector and harness for damage or corrosion
    Expected: Clean, secure connections with no broken wires
    Interpretation: Damaged harness requires repair before further testing.
  3. Perform resistance/continuity checks on sensor circuit per vehicle-specific service manual
    Expected: Specified continuity/resistance values from sensor circuit
    Interpretation: Out-of-spec values indicate wiring/sensor fault.

Repair Solutions

Replace passenger seat recline position sensor medium
Estimated Cost: $150 - $450

Cost varies by vehicle and seat design; includes parts and labor.

Repair or replace damaged harness/connectors medium
Estimated Cost: $50 - $300

Labor dependent on access to seat wiring harness.

Reprogram or replace airbag control module (if confirmed faulty) hard
Estimated Cost: $400 - $1200

Module replacement often involves programming and calibrated safety standards.

Common Misdiagnoses

Avoid these common diagnostic mistakes:

  • Assuming general body code without verifying restraint system specifics

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the B00C6 code mean?

When your OBD-II scanner reads B00C6, it means: Passenger Seat Recline Position Restraints Sensor (Subfault). This code is related to the vehicle's Sensors.

Can B00C6 cause engine damage?

The B00C6 code is considered medium severity. May illuminate airbag/occupant restraint warning; generally does not affect engine performance.

Common signs of the B00C6 error code

The most typical signs are: Airbag warning light on dashboard, Occupant restraint system warning, Possible disablement of passenger airbag indicator.

What parts fail when B00C6 is set?

It can be caused by several factors, most notably: Faulty passenger seat recline position sensor, Open/short in sensor harness or poor electrical connection, Faulty airbag/ACM module monitoring the sensor.

Repair cost breakdown for B00C6

Repair costs depend on the specific failure. A simple Repair or replace damaged harness/connectors replacement is relatively affordable ($50-$300), whereas a Reprogram or replace airbag control module (if confirmed faulty) repair is more expensive, potentially reaching $1200.

Does B00C6 affect Ford, Toyota, or Honda?

The B00C6 code is a generic powertrain code, meaning it applies to almost all makes and models, such as Honda, Toyota, VW, Ford, and Chevy.

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