Code Definition

B2293 — Restraint System Airbag Fault

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

About B2293

B2293 is a generic (obd-ii standard) 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.

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 B2293 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 Restraints Control Module (RCM) continuously monitors the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) circuits and performs internal self tests to verify electrical integrity and processing health of every airbag and seat belt pretensioner deployment loop. DTC B2293 is set when the RCM detects a fault condition within the airbag system that affects deployment readiness, such as a deployment loop circuit fault, an invalid input from a satellite sensor, an internal module error, or a calibration mismatch following service or replacement of an SRS component. When this code is active the SRS is typica...

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