Code Definition

B0096 — Passenger Presence Detection System

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

About B0096

B0096 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 B0096 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

This DTC is set by the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) control module when a fault is detected in the Passenger Presence System (PPS), which is responsible for detecting whether the passenger seat is occupied and adjusting airbag deployment logic accordingly. The control module monitors the PPS for proper communication, internal self checks, and valid resistance or pressure sensor readings. The fault is logged if the system fails to initialise, loses communication, or returns values outside the calibrated range. When this code is set the airbag warning lamp illuminates, the passenger airba...

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