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B1742-00

DTC B1742-00 indicates the SRS (airbag) control module detects an abnormally low-resistance short circuit between the Left Rear Side Airbag squib circuit and the vehicle positive power supply (+B, typically 12V battery voltage) — Atto 3

Safety System

DTC B1742-00 indicates the SRS (airbag) control module detects an abnormally low-resistance short circuit between the Left Rear Side Airbag squib circuit and the vehicle positive power supply (+B, typically 12V battery voltage).

Under normal conditions, high resistance isolates the airbag squib circuit from both power and ground.

The SRS module internal capacitor releases current only at the moment of deployment.

A short to power causes: 1) airbag deployment failure (the power supply bypasses the trigger current); 2) a risk of unintended deployment (if short circuit resistance changes or voltage fluctuates); 3) the SRS system to enter fail-safe mode, disabling all airbag functions.

This fault is a continuous, non-intermittent hard short.

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Cases Logged
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Causes
Likely Causes — Atto 3
  • 1Mechanical wear of the rear seat wiring harness: Long-term friction between the left rear seat fore/aft slide rail adjustment mechanism and the floor wiring harness damages the yellow airbag wire insulation. The exposed copper core contacts and shorts to a body power wire (such as the seat heating power supply wire or 12V constant live wire).
  • 2Connector water ingress and electrolytic corrosion: Water entering the rear footwell from wading, high-pressure car washing, or a blocked A/C drain hose seeps under the seat. Water accumulates between the pins of the airbag wiring harness connector (typically located under the seat or below the C-pillar). This creates an electrolytic conductive path, short-circuiting the power and signal terminals.
  • 3Modification damage: When installing aftermarket full-cover seat covers, leather seats, or rear seat heating pads, clips, screws, or other fasteners directly pierce or crush the airbag wiring harness, shorting the internal wires to the power supply.
  • 4Harness securing failure: Original harness retaining clips age and break, causing the harness to sag and contact seat metal slide rails, brackets, or sharp body edges. Vibration damages the insulation, allowing the wiring to contact live components.
  • 5SRS control module internal fault: The power transistor (IGBT) in the internal ignition drive circuit breaks down or the relay sticks, causing the circuit terminal to continuously output battery voltage and trigger a false external short circuit detection.
What To Do
  • 1
    Safe power-off and discharge: Turn off the ignition switch, disconnect the negative battery terminal, and wait at least 90 seconds (some models require 3 minutes) to fully discharge the backup capacitor inside the SRS control module and prevent accidental airbag deployment.
  • 2
    Removal and visual inspection: Remove the left rear seat assembly (cushion and backrest) and the lower C-pillar trim panel to expose the left rear side airbag module (usually located on the side of the seat backrest or inside the C-pillar trim panel) and the wiring harness connector. Check the wiring harness insulation for damage, scorch marks, or punctures. Inspect the connector for water ingress, oxidation, or deformed pins.
  • 3
    Circuit isolation measurement: Disconnect the SRS control module main harness connector. Using a multimeter set to resistance, measure the resistance between the left rear side airbag circuit pin and power (+B). Normal resistance is infinity (OL). A reading of less than 1Ω confirms a short to power. Next, disconnect the airbag module connector. Measure the harness side and the airbag side separately to determine if the short is in the harness or inside the airbag module.
  • 4
    Repair or replace the wiring harness: If the harness is damaged, repair it using layered insulation (inner layer waterproof tape, outer layer heat-shrink tubing) and maintain at least 50 mm clearance from adjacent power wires; if the harness lies in the seat slide rail path, reroute it and install wear-resistant corrugated conduit or fleece tape; if the airbag assembly shorts internally (very rare; resistance is 0 Ω and the harness is normal), replace the airbag module.
  • 5
    Connector handling and sealing: If water enters the connector, thoroughly clean the terminals using a precision electrical contact cleaner (not a general-purpose cleaner). Blow dry with compressed air, apply conductive grease, and reconnect. Check the connector waterproof seal and replace if necessary. Secure the connector in a high position using cable ties to prevent future water ingress.
  • 6
    System reset and verification: Reconnect all connectors, reinstall the seat, and connect the battery. Use the BYD dedicated diagnostic tool (VDS2000 or Launch X-431) to clear the fault code. Perform an 'SRS system self-check' or 'ignition circuit resistance learning' and confirm B1742-00 does not return. Perform a road test, simulate seat adjustments and bumpy road conditions, and verify the fault is resolved.
Real-World Cases
BYD DTC AI Analysis

BYD Qin EV - Rear seat runner chafed through wiring harness

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The airbag warning light would illuminate intermittently while driving, and always after rear passengers adjusted their seat position. Technicians removed the left rear seat and found interference between the seat runner and the airbag wiring harness mounting point. Repeated forward and rearward adjustment had chafed through the insulation of the yellow airbag wire, and the exposed copper contacted the 12V power supply wire for the seat heating module, causing a short to power. Stripping back the harness revealed three wear points, one of which had fused to the red wire.
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BYD Qin EV450 - Rear connector corroded due to water wading

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After driving through standing water (depth up to the lower door sill), the airbag warning light on the instrument panel remained on. The scan tool retrieved code B1742-00. Inspection found obvious mud and water traces inside the white 2-pin airbag connector under the left rear seat. Electrolytic corrosion between the pins formed green oxide, reducing resistance between the power and signal pins to 0.5Ω and causing a short to power.
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BYD Qin 100 - Aftermarket seat cover damaged wiring harness

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After the owner fitted full-surround genuine leather seat covers, the airbag warning light immediately came on and stayed on. Inspection found that metal staples securing the covers had pierced the left rear side airbag wiring harness sheath, causing a short between the airbag igniter wire (yellow) and the seat heater power wire (red). A multimeter reading showed 0Ω resistance to the power supply terminal. After removing the staples and repairing the harness, the fault cleared.
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BYD Qin 80 - Connector locking tab broke, causing the plug to come loose and short out.

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The vehicle operated as a ride-share car. Rear passengers frequently kicked the left rear C-pillar area. Inspection found the left rear side airbag connector locking tab fractured, so the connector did not fully latch. On bumpy roads the connector shifted, the pins contacted the adjacent 12V constant power terminal and caused an intermittent short to power. Replaced the connector and re-secured the wiring harness routing. Problem resolved.
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BYD Qin EV300 - Wiring harness retaining clip aged and detached.

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The vehicle is 5 years old. The factory wiring harness retaining clip under the left rear seat had aged and snapped, allowing the harness to sag and contact the seat rail. An aftermarket rear seat heater was installed later; its 12V power cable insulation had worn through and bonded to the OEM airbag harness, causing fault B1742-00. Repair involved reorganising both harnesses, replacing the clip, and separating the high- and low-voltage circuits.
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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.