B00D5 code meaning
Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator
What B00D5 means
B00D5 concerns the lamp that tells the front occupants the passenger airbag is off. FMVSS 208 wants it yellow, worded PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF (short form PASS AIR BAG OFF) and separate from the readiness lamp; Ford's 2014 F-150 places it by the radio and lights it briefly at start as a self-test. Mitsubishi defines the code in its 2022 airbag index as PASS A/B INDICATOR: subtype -11 for a short to ground, -12 for a short to power and -13 for an open circuit, each checked with the ignition on and set after 2 s; harness, the indicator itself or the airbag control unit are listed as causes. Ford logged B00D5:01 in the restraint module of 2021 Edge and Nautilus among network faults, cured by updating the gateway module. Occupants may be misled about the airbag.
B00D5 at a glance
- Check engine lightUsually not
- Emissions testNot an emissions code
- Limp modeNot expected
- Repair difficultyMedium
- Typical labor0.3 to 2 hours
- Clears after repairWhen cleared with a scanner
Symptoms of B00D5
- Passenger airbag off lamp stays dark during the start check or shows the wrong state
- Airbag warning lamp on
- Safety note: occupants cannot see whether the passenger airbag is off; do not fit a rear-facing child seat until repaired, wiring only de-energised, specialist workshop
Common causes of B00D5
- Most likelyIndicator lead shorted to ground, shorted to power or open (Mitsubishi -11/-12/-13)
- PossiblePassenger airbag off indicator itself failed
- Less likelyNetwork or gateway software fault, as on 2021 Ford Edge/Nautilus (SSM 50127)
- Less likelyInternal fault of the airbag control unit output
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Passenger disable indicatorSRS control moduleSRS wiring
What each part of B00D5 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). |
| D5 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note B00D5 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 B00D5
What does B00D5 mean?
B00D5 means "Restraint System Passenger Disable Indicator". B00D5 concerns the lamp that tells the front occupants the passenger airbag is off. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with B00D5?
B00D5 does not normally turn on the check engine light by itself. Watch for the symptoms above and have it checked soon.
Will B00D5 fail an emissions test?
B00D5 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 B00D5 to fix?
Difficulty: medium. A typical repair takes 0.3 to 2 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will B00D5 clear itself after the repair?
Clear the code with a scanner after the repair. If the fault is fixed, it does not come back.