Code Definition

B0092 — Passenger protection system passenger detection error

System: Body  |  Type: Generic (OBD-II Standard)  |  Make: Generic

About B0092

B0092 is a generic (obd-ii standard) body diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

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.

Because B0092 is a generic OBD-II code, its base definition is shared across manufacturers. The specific diagnostic steps, reference values, and repair procedures can vary by vehicle, and the TaT Diagnostic Assistant includes verified procedures submitted by working technicians.

Code Information

The airbag control module (ACM) uses input from the passenger detection system to determine whether the front passenger seat is occupied and, on many vehicles, to classify the occupant as adult, small child, child seat, or empty. This information gates passenger airbag and pretensioner deployment strategy and drives the passenger airbag on and off indicator. DTC B0092 sets when the ACM detects that the passenger detection system has reported an error, is failing self test, is returning implausible data, or has lost communication with its sensing hardware. On different vehicles the sensing hard...

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