B1054 Nissan driver airbag circuit open

B1054 driver airbag module open (Nissan)

B1054 in short

On Nissan, B1054 means the airbag computer sees an open circuit in the driver airbag wiring. A worn spiral cable (clockspring) in the steering column is the usual suspect in dealer repairs. The car usually drives normally, but the driver airbag may not work, so have it checked soon.

The airbag computer sends a small test current through the driver airbag and the wiring that reaches it through the steering column. If the current cannot flow, it sets this code and turns on the airbag light.

On the Nissan complaints we read, dealers described B1054 as the driver airbag module being open and replaced the spiral cable. Other Nissan driver airbag circuit codes (such as B1049) are described the same way, so the exact circuit within the driver loop is not confirmed here.

Because this circuit feeds the airbag inflator, it is a job for a trained technician. The airbag can be set off by incorrect testing.

Pick your make

B1054 is a manufacturer-specific code: its meaning depends on who built the car.

Other makes: meaning not verified. Check with a scan tool that reads manufacturer definitions.

Most likely causes

  1. Spiral cable (clockspring) in the steering column

    Supported by vehicle data
    Why it ranks here
    On the 2006 Murano the dealer recommended replacing the spiral cable for B1054, and a 2007 Xterra owner describes repeated part replacement for the same code.
    What would change this
    Rises if the fault comes and goes when the steering wheel is turned. Falls if the fault stays after the spiral cable is replaced.

  2. Driver airbag module or its connector

    Possible — needs testing
    Why it ranks here
    The code describes an open in the driver airbag circuit, which includes the airbag itself and its connector. The Xterra owner says the dealer could not tell which part was failing.
    What would change this
    Rises if the spiral cable tests good. Falls if a replaced airbag does not clear the fault.

What to test first

Start at step 1. Each result tells you what it means and where to go next.

  1. Have a shop with an SRS-capable scan tool read the airbag module and note every stored code, current or history, and whether the fault is current.

    Best left to a shopTool: SRS-capable scan tool

    Warning:Airbag and seat belt pretensioner circuits can deploy if probed or disconnected incorrectly. Only a trained technician following the service manual should test them.

    • IfThe code is current and the driver airbag circuit reads open

      It meansA shop traces the open from the airbag computer through the spiral cable to the driver airbag.

      Points to: Spiral cable (clockspring) in the steering column

    • IfThe fault does not return after the shop clears it and checks the connectors

      It meansThe fault may have been intermittent. Do not assume it is gone; the airbag light should stay off through several drives.

Symptoms

  • Airbag warning light on, sometimes flashing
  • Light that comes and goes when the steering wheel is turned

How to fix

This is a safety-critical system, so we explain the code but don't give repair steps. Have it inspected by a qualified technician.

On your vehicle

Nissan

  • 2006 · Murano

    Supported by vehicle data

    A dealer service order read B1054 as driver side air bag open and recommended a spiral cable replacement.

  • 2007 · Xterra

    Supported by vehicle data

    Owner reports B1054 (driver airbag module open) and several expensive part replacements.

No curated relationships for B1054 yet.

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B1054 questions

Is it safe to drive with B1054 and the airbag light on?

The car usually still drives normally, but manufacturers say the airbags may not work as designed while the light is on. Get it checked soon and do not rely on the airbags until it is.

Sources and review

  1. 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators — American Honda Motor Co.
  2. Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U) — Toyota
  3. Nissan Supplemental Restraint Systems: damage analysis and repair using Diagnostic Trouble Codes (TechNews, Summer 2016) — Nissan North America ,
  4. NHTSA complaint ODI 10371405 (2006 Nissan Murano) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
  5. NHTSA complaint ODI 10542260 (2007 Nissan Xterra) — NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
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