Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Ground – Loop #2

What does B2229 mean?

B2229 stands for Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Ground – Loop #2. A body control module has found a fault in a comfort or safety system such as airbags, lights, doors, seats or climate control.

Body codes cover the airbags, seats, lights, doors and comfort systems. When the car's computer sees a reading outside its normal range, it stores this code and may turn on a warning light on the dashboard.

Common causes

• Damaged wiring or a loose connector (often under seats)
• Faulty switch, sensor or motor
• Low battery voltage
• Faulty body control module

What to do

1. Read all stored and pending codes with a scanner. Several codes together often point to one cause.
2. Note the freeze frame data (speed, temperature, load) recorded when the code was set.
3. Inspect the wiring and connectors of the part named in the code for damage, corrosion or looseness.
4. Fix the most likely and cheapest cause first, then clear the code and drive to see if it comes back.

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Frequently asked questions

What does B2229 mean?

B2229 means “Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Ground – Loop #2”. It belongs to the body system group: A body control module has found a fault in a comfort or safety system such as airbags, lights, doors, seats or climate control.

Is it safe to drive with B2229?

You can usually drive carefully for a short time, but fix it soon to avoid further damage or higher fuel use.

How do I clear B2229?

Fix the cause, then clear the code with an OBD2 scanner or app. If the fault is still there, the code will come back.

Related codes

• B2225Front Crash Sensor Mount Fault
• B2226Front Crash Sensor Internal Fault
• B2227Front Crash Sensor Driver Communications Fault
• B2228Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Ground – Loop #2
• B2230Air Bag Driver Circuit Short to Battery – Loop #2
• B2231Air Bag Passenger Circuit Short to Battery – Loop #2
• B2232Air Bag Driver Circuit Open – Loop #2
• B2233Air Bag passenger Circuit Open – Loop #2

Code meanings can vary by manufacturer. This page is general guidance, not a repair manual. Always confirm the cause before replacing parts.