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I have an 05 Avalanche, when first purchased the dealer mentioned it had been traded in with an airbag light on. They had since fixed it however about six months in, the light came back on. It's been on about a year now and I finally got around to having a friend run the DTC code which threw a B0103, Front End Sensor 2 Performance (Right). I found the part # 10370149 however before ordering a non-returnable part wanted to check the wiring to the sensor as I've already tested moving the driver seat and connectors. The left front sensor has GM part # 10370149 however to my surprise, the right and possible culprit shows GM part # 15103522.

 

 

 

I haven't been able to locate part # 15103522 in the forum, gmpartsdirect or anywhere online. Is it possible they installed the wrong sensor or does anyone know if this is an acceptable replacement? Pics of both sensors are below, I appreciate any and all possible help.

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For anyone experiencing DTC B0103, parts guy confirmed #15103522 was the old part number. Not sure why they changed, perhaps due to it known to be junk however I purchased #10370149 at dealer for $107. Pulled fuse under hood and removed negative battery cable. Due to screw location on sensor, ½” socket wouldn't fit so used a 10mm combination wrench to remove old sensor and replace with new. Replaced fuse, re-connected battery cable, Airbag light off and problem solved!!

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