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B0003: Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control

What Does B0003 Mean?

B0003 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating: Driver Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control. This code relates to the body electrical system. The vehicle's computer detected a condition outside normal operating parameters and stored this code.

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Find your vehicle above

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  2. 2
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  3. 3
    Get a professional diagnosis

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Related Codes

B0001 Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control B0002 Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control B0004 Driver Knee Bolster Deployment Control B0005 Collapsible Steering Column Deployment Control B0010 Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control B0011 Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control B0012 Passenger Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control B0013 Passenger Knee Bolster Deployment Control