Code Definition

B1932 — Airbag Driver Circuit Open

System: Body  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Ford

About B1932

B1932 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code recorded for Ford vehicles. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

When B1932 is stored, the module has detected an open (broken or disconnected) electrical path in the monitored circuit.

Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.

B1932 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

The Restraint Control Module (RCM) monitors the driver airbag squib circuit (squib 1) to verify continuity of the deployment loop, which runs through the steering column clockspring to the driver airbag module. DTC B1932 sets when the RCM detects an open circuit or excessively high resistance on this loop, meaning the squib cannot be reliably commanded to fire during a deployment event. The signal path passes through the clockspring (a coiled flat ribbon cable that allows steering wheel rotation while maintaining electrical connection), so any break in the cable, contact wear, or connector fau...

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