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B16F0

This DTC indicates an abnormally low-resistance connection between the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Right Rear Impact Sensor signal circuit and body ground — Atto 3

Safety System

This DTC indicates an abnormally low-resistance connection between the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Right Rear Impact Sensor signal circuit and body ground.

In the BYD SRS architecture, impact sensors utilize a dual-axis accelerometer design, transmitting a 0-5V analog voltage signal to the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) via hardwire.

A short to ground continuously pulls the signal line voltage down to <0.5V (normal static voltage is approximately 2.5V).

The ACU sampling circuit detects this abnormal voltage level and triggers the DTC.

This fault forces the SRS into fail-safe mode, disabling the right rear side airbag and curtain airbag deployment while illuminating the airbag warning lamp.

Because the short circuit can occur anywhere in the wiring harness, excessive short-circuit current (>2A) risks burning out the internal ACU drive circuit.

This single-point failure directly compromises the vehicle's side-rear collision detection capability and, in extreme cases, prevents airbag deployment during a collision.

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Cases Logged
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Causes
Likely Causes — Atto 3
  • 1Long-term vibration chafes the right rear impact sensor wiring harness at the C-pillar or rear seat mounting bracket. Damaged insulation shorts the signal wire to body ground. This commonly occurs on vehicles with >50,000 km.
  • 2A degraded seal or loose retaining clip on the sensor connector (usually located inside the right rear quarter panel) allows water ingress after car washes or wading. This causes electrolytic corrosion between the pins and creates a short-to-ground path.
  • 3Internal breakdown of the crash sensor ASIC chip causes an internal short circuit between the signal output terminal and the metal housing (ground). External impact or electrical overstress typically causes this.
  • 4During rear collision repairs, improper wiring harness routing causes trim panel clips to crush the harness or metal clamps to cut through the harness insulation, resulting in a hidden short circuit.
  • 5Damaged ADC channel in the SRS control unit (ACU) internal sampling circuit or reference voltage drift, causing a false sensor short to ground report (rule out by cross-checking).
What To Do
  • 1
    Use VDS2000 or the BYD dedicated diagnostic tool to read fault codes. Confirm B16F0 is a current DTC rather than a history DTC, and record environmental parameters such as vehicle speed and temperature from the freeze frame data.
  • 2
    Perform the safe power-down procedure: disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal and wait at least 90 seconds for the SRS capacitor to fully discharge. Do not operate any electrical equipment during this time.
  • 3
    Remove the right rear C-pillar trim panel and rear seat side trim panel. Locate the right rear impact sensor (usually marked 'SIS RR' or 'SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT REAR RIGHT'). Confirm the part number is a genuine BYD part (such as the 5A-XXXXXX series).
  • 4
    Visual inspection: Check the sensor body for physical damage, the connector for obvious signs of water ingress (white powdery corrosion) and bent or backed-out pins, and the corrugated wiring harness conduit for damage where it passes through the sheet metal hole.
  • 5
    Disconnect the sensor connector and use a digital multimeter to measure the resistance between the sensor-side signal pin (usually Pin 2) and the sensor housing. Normal condition: Open circuit (>10MΩ). If there is continuity (<1Ω), replace the sensor assembly.
  • 6
    Measure the insulation resistance between the harness-side signal wire and ground. Expected value: >1MΩ. If the resistance is too low, use the half-split method to troubleshoot along the harness routing. Specifically check if the harness protective sleeve has worn through at the floor crossmember and seat slide rail mounting points.
  • 7
    If the wiring harness insulation is normal, with the ignition ON, measure the voltage at the sensor signal pin on the ACU side. It should be the 5V reference voltage (±0.25V tolerance). If the voltage is 0V, an internal ACU short circuit may exist. Measure the resistance between this pin and ground to confirm.
  • 8
    When repairing the wiring harness, double-wrap the repair area with high-temperature tape (125°C grade) and install a rubber grommet at the pass-through hole. When replacing the sensor, tighten to the standard installation torque (typically 8-10 N·m). The sensor must tightly contact the vehicle body metal surface to accurately transmit vibrations.
  • 9
    Reconnect all connectors (confirm the locking 'click'), reinstall the trim panel, and connect the battery. Clear the fault code using the diagnostic tool and perform the 'SRS system self-check' procedure.
  • 10
    Perform functional verification: Access the data stream to read 'right rear impact sensor status'. Lightly tap the right rear side panel with a rubber mallet to simulate collision vibration. Confirm the sensor output voltage changes accordingly (2.5V→0V or 5V pulse) and the diagnostic tool generates no new fault codes.
Real-World Cases
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Corroded sensor connector on water-wading vehicle caused short circuit

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A 2019 BYD Yuan EV with 42,000 km on the clock came in with the airbag warning light permanently on. Scanning revealed current fault code B16F0. Inspection found visible water staining inside the connector of the right rear impact sensor, located at the lower C-pillar. Pins 1 (earth) and 2 (signal) showed green copper corrosion, and resistance between them measured only 0.3 Ω. Investigation traced the cause to the vehicle wading through water deeper than the door sill one month earlier, allowing water to seep in through the wiring harness grommet. Replaced the sensor (internally corroded), cleaned the connector with electronic contact cleaner, fitted a new waterproof seal, and applied waterproof sealant to the sensor mounting base. This cleared the fault. Advised the owner to check the sealing condition of other low-mounted sensors.
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Wiring harness pinched after accident repairs, causing intermittent short

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A 2021 BYD Tang developed a B16F0 DTC one week after an accident repair to the left rear quarter panel. Service history showed the left rear wing had been replaced. Investigation revealed that technicians had incorrectly routed the right rear impact sensor wiring harness (which runs parallel to the left rear side harness) beneath the seat mounting bracket. The metal bracket edge cut through the corrugated tubing and crushed the wire insulation, causing the signal wire to short to ground against the bracket. The pinch point was concealed inside the seat rail, making it hard to catch during a routine visual inspection. Repair steps: Released the seat mounting bolts, removed the damaged harness, cut out the damaged section (approximately 15 cm), fused in replacement wiring by soldering (twist connections prohibited), insulated with double-layer heat shrink tubing, and rerouted the harness away from sharp metal edges. The fault was completely resolved.
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Thermal breakdown of the sensor's internal ASIC chip

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2019 BYD Song MAX, 68,000 km. Intermittent airbag warning light, DTC B16F0 (intermittent). Initial inspection: wiring harness insulation normal, connectors normal. Used an oscilloscope to monitor the sensor signal line; found intermittent short-to-ground pulses on rough roads. Disassembled the sensor; found slight burn marks on the bottom of the MEMS accelerometer chip on the internal PCB. Determined that long-term high-temperature exposure (sensor mounted on C-pillar metal panel; summer cabin temperatures exceed 70°C) caused breakdown of the chip's internal signal conditioning circuit. Repair: Replaced right rear impact sensor (part number varies by production date). Installed a heat insulation pad (included in OEM repair kit) between the new sensor and body mounting surface to keep sensor operating temperature below 85°C.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Aftermarket sensor compatibility issue

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2020 Qin petrol variant. After an unauthorised repair shop replaced the right rear impact sensor, DTC B16F0 appeared. Multimeter testing revealed a fixed resistance of approximately 200 Ω between the signal output terminal and housing on the aftermarket sensor; a genuine sensor should read high impedance. The cause was an internal circuit design defect in the aftermarket part—the signal output stage lacked complete isolation. Solution: Replaced with a genuine BYD sensor (verify part number via VDS), cleared the fault code, and the fault disappeared. Impact sensors must be genuine OEM parts. Aftermarket units can cause false triggering or functional failure due to mismatched electrical parameters.
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Wiring harness sheath wear caused intermittent short circuit

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2019 Yuan, 55,000 km. Airbag warning light illuminated intermittently. DTC B16F0 status: History/Intermittent. Inspection found the right rear collision sensor harness chafing where it passes through the floor-to-C-pillar junction. Repeated trunk opening and closing flexed the harness repeatedly, wearing through the corrugated tubing and abrading the wire insulation. This caused intermittent contact with the body panel when the vehicle vibrated. Insulation resistance tested with a megohmmeter showed normal readings at rest, but resistance dropped to <100 Ω when bending the harness. Repair: Cut out the worn harness section (approx. 20 cm), re-routed the wiring, added securing clips to prevent body panel contact, and fitted braided sleeving for extra protection.
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Data confidence: Official This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.