B00C5 code meaning
Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor
What B00C5 means
B00C5 reports a fault of the sensor that tells the restraint controller where the passenger seat sits on its rails. FCA uses the code with exactly this name. A 2022 STAR case for the 2021 Dodge Durango treats B00C5-13, circuit open, with the airbag lamp on: check the yellow 30-way plug I6634A under the passenger seat and make sure the seat track position return wire R730 is seated in cavity B11, using a pull-push-pull test. GPOP tips 68264880A and 9003579 for Dart, Cherokee and Chrysler 200 list B00C5-13 among codes to raise with engineering before an ORC is replaced, and ask for pins that are bent, corroded or opened up to be checked. Such sensors are usually two-wire Hall switches that change state when the rail passes.
B00C5 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor0.5 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of B00C5
- Airbag warning lamp on
- Passenger airbag deployment can no longer be adapted to the seat position
- Safety note: airbag system; disconnect under-seat plugs only de-energised (ignition off, battery off, wait time), do not replace the restraint controller before checking pins, specialist workshop only
Common causes of B00C5
- Most likelyTerminal pushed back or loose in the under-seat connector (FCA Durango, R730 return wire)
- PossibleLead to the track sensor pinched or torn by the moving seat
- PossibleTrack position sensor faulty or its gap to the rail wrong after seat work
- Less likelyRestraint controller internal fault, only after wiring and sensor are ruled out
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Passenger seat track sensorSRS seat wiringSRS control module
What each part of B00C5 means
| B | Body system: airbags, seat belts, power seats, lights and climate control. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| C5 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note B00C5 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about B00C5
What does B00C5 mean?
B00C5 means "Passenger Seat Track Position Restraints Sensor". B00C5 reports a fault of the sensor that tells the restraint controller where the passenger seat sits on its rails. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with B00C5?
B00C5 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will B00C5 fail an emissions test?
B00C5 is not an emissions code, so on its own it usually does not fail an emissions test. Other stored codes or a lit check engine light still can.
How hard is B00C5 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will B00C5 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.