AutoCodes - OBDII Code List - B0098

B0098 - Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch

Repair Importance Level: 3/3

Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3 What is this?

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Possible Causes
How To Fix
Tech Notes
Cost to Diagnose
Description
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B0098 Possible Causes

What does this mean?

Faulty Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch
Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch harness is open or shorted
Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch circuit poor electrical connection
Faulty Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)

How do I fix code B0098?

Check the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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Tech Notes

What does this mean?

DTC B0098 01: Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch Circuit Short Circuit to Battery
DTC B0098 02: Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch Circuit Short Circuit to Ground
DTC B0098 04: Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch Circuit Open

Cost of diagnosing the B0098 code

Labor: 1.0

The cost of diagnosing the B0098 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

Possible Symptoms

Air Bag Warning Light ON

B0098 Description

When the ignition switch is turned to ON, the Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) will perform turn-on test to diagnose critical malfunctions within SDM itself. The SDM continuously checks the disable switch position switch and circuit defect by letting the regular voltage flow through the disable switch circuit and verifying the current.

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Information for specific makes

B0098 BUICK Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch
B0098 CADILLAC Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch
B0098 CHEVROLET Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch
B0098 GMC Passenger Air Bag Disable Switch
B0098 INFINITI Front Door Satellite Sensor Right
B0098 NISSAN Front Door Satellite Sensor Right

Precautions for SRS “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER” Service

Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, side air curtain modules or seat belts.
Never disassemble or tamper with safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners, adaptive load limiting retractors, safety belt inflators, or probe the electrical connectors.
Do not use electrical test equipment to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery cables and wait at least 3 minutes. For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes have passed.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

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