B2296 – Restraint System Impact Sensor Fault

B2296 Possible Symptoms

Air Bag Warning Light ON

B2296 Possible Causes

Faulty Impact Sensor,Impact Sensor harness is open or shorted,Impact Sensor circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Restraints Control Module (RCM)

B2296 Description

The Restraints Control Module (RCM) continuously communicates with all impact sensors for external and internal sensor data. The RCM also continuously monitors all of the impact sensor circuits for a short to voltage, short to ground and open circuits. If the RCM detects any communication or circuit faults with any of the impact sensors, it will store DTC B2296 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.