B00A0 Occupant Classification System
What does B00A0 mean?
B00A0 — Occupant Classification System. This is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code a scanner retrieves when your vehicle's computer detects occupant classification system. The level of risk depends on how the vehicle is currently running and how long you've been driving with the light on.
Common causes of B00A0
- Faulty deployment, restraint, or body control circuit component
- Damaged wiring, clock spring, or connector in the body circuit
- Corrosion or water intrusion into a module or connector
- Failed body control module or interior lamp/user-controlled output
- Previously failed component not correctly repaired
How to fix B00A0
These are general steps for this system. The exact cause depends on your vehicle — confirm with live scan data before replacing parts.
- Have SRS airbag circuits checked only with an airbag-safe scan tool
- Read the specific body/SRS module fault codes
- Inspect wiring, connectors, and the clock spring for damage
- Verify power, grounds, and network communication to the module
- Replace the identified component, then clear and re-test the system