B1484Driver front airbag, stage 2: short to battery

• Hyundai/Kia code · Airbag (SRS)
• Lights a warning lamp

How the car detects it

Firing circuit of the driver front airbag, stage 2. The circuit is shorted to a supply voltage. While an airbag fault is stored, the affected airbag or pretensioner may not deploy in a crash. Have it repaired before relying on it. Never probe airbag connectors with a meter: that can fire the airbag.

What you may notice

• Airbag warning light

Likely causes

• LikelyClock spring behind the steering wheel (warranty extension on 2011-2014 Elantra)
• PossibleAirbag connector
• RareAirbag module

Sources

• static.nhtsa.gov › MC-11036632-0001.pdf · official document
• static.nhtsa.gov › INRD-EA19001-76579.pdf · official document
• static.nhtsa.gov › MC-10184998-0001.pdf · official document

Backed by an official manufacturer document.

From Obdaryn's Hyundai/Kia pack, exactly as the app shows it, with the public sources above. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.