Code Definition

B2296 — Restraint System Impact Sensor Fault

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

About B2296

B2296 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.

When B2296 is stored, the module has detected a sensor-related fault — the reported value from the named sensor is out of spec.

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 B2296 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

B2296 is a Ford restraint system code stored by the restraint control module when it detects a fault with one of the remote impact sensors, also called crash or satellite sensors. These sensors are mounted at the front of the vehicle and in the B pillars or door sills, and they report acceleration data to the restraint control module over a dedicated communication line so the module can decide how and when to deploy airbags and pretensioners. The module runs a continuous self test on each sensor and its circuit at every ignition cycle, and stores this code when a sensor fails to respond, repor...

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