What are the common causes of B0032?

An open in the second row left frontal stage 2 squib circuit. A short to voltage on the second row left frontal stage 2 wiring. A worn second row left frontal stage 2 connector. A failed second row left frontal stage 2 airbag module. A second row left stage 2 output fault in the airbag control module.

Inspect the second row left frontal stage 2 squib wiring for opens and shorts. Check the second row left frontal stage 2 connector for wear. Compare second row left stage 2 resistance to stage 1. Replace the second row left frontal stage 2 airbag if the circuit is open. Replace the airbag control module if the stage 2 output is faulty. Clear the code and retest.

B0032

Second Row Left Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control

System: Body control (B code)
Lamp: Airbag Light
Category: Body

What it means

B0032 means Second Row Left Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control.

Check these first

An open in the second row left frontal stage 2 squib circuit
A short to voltage on the second row left frontal stage 2 wiring
A worn second row left frontal stage 2 connector
A failed second row left frontal stage 2 airbag module
A second row left stage 2 output fault in the airbag control module

What to do next

Inspect the second row left frontal stage 2 squib wiring for opens and shorts
Check the second row left frontal stage 2 connector for wear
Compare second row left stage 2 resistance to stage 1
Replace the second row left frontal stage 2 airbag if the circuit is open
Replace the airbag control module if the stage 2 output is faulty
Clear the code and retest

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Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.