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B175E

DTC B175E indicates the Left Front Side Curtain Airbag ignition circuit resistance is below the normal threshold established by the SRS control unit (ACU) (typically 1 — Atto 3

Safety System

DTC B175E indicates the Left Front Side Curtain Airbag ignition circuit resistance is below the normal threshold established by the SRS control unit (ACU) (typically 1.0–3.0 Ω, depending on model year).

Low resistance indicates a short circuit, either complete (near 0 Ω) or partial.

This fault causes the SRS system to flag the circuit as abnormal.

During a collision, the airbag may fail to deploy or may deploy unintentionally.

Consequently, the ACU illuminates the airbag warning light, stores the fault code, and may disable the entire airbag system to protect occupants.

The B175E fault code on the Atto 3 indicates low resistance in the left front side curtain airbag ignition circuit, usually caused by a short circuit. This is a medium-severity SRS fault that may affect airbag deployment and turn on the airbag warning light. Common causes include damaged A-pillar or roof-side wiring, water ingress, or corroded connector terminals. Visit an authorised dealer for diagnosis and repair. Typical repair cost data is available.
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Causes
Likely Causes — Atto 3
  • 1Airbag wiring harness wear or crushing causes a short circuit between the positive and negative wires: The side curtain airbag wiring harness runs along the A-pillar and roof side rail. Long-term vibration can damage the harness insulation, especially near the door hinges or harness retaining clips.
  • 2Airbag connector water ingress or terminal corrosion: The left front side curtain airbag connector is located below the A-pillar or inside the sill trim panel. Car washing, wading, or poor sealing allows water ingress, causing a short circuit between terminals or decreased resistance.
  • 3Side curtain airbag inflator internal short circuit: An internal short circuit in the igniter bridge wire or moisture in the propellant causes an abnormal resistance drop, indicating a faulty airbag assembly.
  • 4SRS control unit (ACU) internal detection circuit fault: Faulty ACU internal sampling resistor or detection chip causes a false low resistance reading.
  • 5Improper modification or repair: During dash cam installation or headliner removal and installation, excessively long fixing screws pierce the wiring harness, or trim panel clips pinch an improperly secured wiring harness.
What To Do
  • 1
    Safe power-down and wait: Turn off the ignition switch, disconnect the negative battery terminal, and wait at least 90 seconds (to fully discharge the SRS capacitor). Do not measure the airbag circuit while energized.
  • 2
    Read freeze frame and data stream: Connect the diagnostic tool to read the B175E freeze frame data. Record information such as vehicle speed and temperature at the time of the fault. Read the SRS data stream to check the real-time resistance of the left front side curtain airbag (normal: approx. 2.0-3.0 Ω; fault: typically <1.0 Ω or displays 0.0 Ω).
  • 3
    Disconnect the airbag connector to isolate the fault: Remove the lower A-pillar trim panel and locate the left front side curtain airbag connector (usually containing a yellow shorting clip). Disconnect the connector and use a special probe to measure the resistance at the airbag unit side (specification: 2.0 ± 0.5 Ω). If the resistance is normal, the fault is in the wiring harness or ECU. If the resistance remains low, replace the airbag assembly.
  • 4
    Harness continuity and insulation check: Measure the resistance between the harness-side connector pins (must be >10 kΩ, open circuit). Measure the insulation resistance from each pin to ground and to the power supply (must be >1 MΩ). Focus inspection on the harness bend inside the A-pillar and the contact points between the roof harness and body metal.
  • 5
    Connector terminal inspection: Check connector pins for oxidation, deformation, or looseness. Check if the shorting bar (SST) has failed, causing a normally closed short circuit. Clean the terminals and apply specified conductive grease. Replace the connector if necessary.
  • 6
    SRS ECU verification: If the wiring harness and airbag module are normal, replace the ACU with a known-good unit to test for an internal control unit fault. After repair, clear the fault codes and perform a system self-test (the indicator lamp should turn off).
Real-World Cases
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Song MAX side curtain airbag shorted after water wading

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2019 BYD Song MAX, 30,000 km. After wading through heavy floodwater, the airbag warning light stayed on constantly. Read DTC B175E (left front side curtain airbag resistance too low). Live data showed 0.3Ω. Removed the trim below the left A-pillar and found visible water inside the airbag connector. Terminal oxidation caused a short. Cleaned the terminals with electronic contact cleaner, dried them, and applied conductive grease. Resistance returned to normal at 2.2Ω and the fault cleared. Check the door seals and A-pillar waterproof membrane.
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Modified wiring harness crushed on Qin Pro, causing short circuit

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2020 BYD Qin (petrol variant). DTC B175E set one week after installing an aftermarket panoramic sunroof ambient lighting kit. Removed the headliner and found the aftermarket wiring harness retaining clips were too long, pinching the left front side curtain airbag harness and damaging the insulation. The exposed copper core shorted to ground against the body. Repaired the harness with insulating tape and heat-shrink tubing, rerouted it to avoid sharp components. Cleared the DTC; it has not returned. Note: Avoid OEM airbag wiring channels when modifying.
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Side curtain airbag inflator internal fault

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2019 Song MAX, no collision history. Parked overnight; airbag warning light illuminated on startup. Scanner showed DTC B175E. Disconnected the airbag connector: wiring harness side measured infinite resistance (normal), airbag side measured 0.1Ω (internal short). Replaced the left front side curtain airbag assembly (including gas generator). Fault cleared. Root cause: gas generator internal bridge wire insulation breakdown from aging—component quality defect. Recommend warranty claim.
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A-pillar wiring harness chafed, causing intermittent short circuit

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2019 BYD Song MAX. Airbag warning light occasionally illuminated while driving and cleared on restart. DTC B175E (intermittent). Removed left A-pillar trim and inspected the harness; found insulation chafed through at the mounting clip due to repeated door opening and closing. The harness compressed against the clip when the door closed, causing intermittent shorts. Static resistance was normal but dropped below 0.5Ω when wiggling the harness. Replaced the damaged section, added an abrasion-resistant sleeve, and rerouted the harness with adequate slack. Fault completely resolved.
Other Atto 3 Fault Codes
P0AA6Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation FaultB1108For the BYD Song MAX (2017–2019), DTC B1108 indicates a short circuit in the PM2.5 air quality detection module (dust sensor) or its wiring harness. The sensor uses laser scattering to detect in-cabin and outside PM2.5 concentrations and transmits data to the HVAC ECU via the LIN bus or an analog signal. Short circuit conditions include: 1) Sensor power supply wire (+5V/+12V) shorted to ground 2) Signal wire shorted to power or ground 3) Short circuit in the sensor's internal photoelectric detection circuit This fault prevents the automatic climate control from switching between fresh air and recirculation based on air quality. The system enters fail-safe mode (typically forced recirculation). Severe short-circuit current can destroy the HVAC ECU sampling circuit. The system classifies this as a Level 3 severe fault and restricts vehicle operation to prevent electrical fires or controller damage. For other BYD models (such as the Qin EV, E5, and Song DM), B1108 indicates a driver-side sunload sensor fault, reflecting differences in DTC definitions across models.B1109DTC B1109 indicates an open circuit in the communication line between the air conditioning system PM2.5 air quality sensor (dust concentration sensor) and the air conditioning control unit (AC ECU), or an open circuit within the sensor internal circuitry. Typically located in the air conditioning intake duct, this sensor monitors real-time PM2.5 particle concentration inside and outside the vehicle. It provides data to the automatic air conditioning system for intelligent switching between fresh air and recirculation modes and for controlling the air purification device. During an open circuit fault, the AC ECU cannot receive the air quality signal, triggering the system fail-safe mode. Symptoms typically include failure of the automatic recirculation function, abnormal air purification indicator light operation, or abnormal air quality data displayed on the air conditioning panel. Severe cases may compromise the cabin environment control strategy, but do not directly affect vehicle driving safety.B110AThis DTC indicates interrupted CAN bus communication or abnormal data between the air conditioning control unit (ACU) and the PM2.5 air quality sensor. The PM2.5 sensor monitors particulate concentration inside and outside the vehicle and provides the basis for purification control in the automatic air conditioning system. The ACU triggers this fault if it fails to receive a valid CAN message from the sensor within the specified period (usually 100-500 ms), if message verification fails, or if the signal frame times out. Although this fault does not affect vehicle driving safety, it disables the automatic air purification function. The air conditioning system cannot automatically switch between recirculation and fresh air modes or activate the air purification mode based on air quality. A persistent fault may restrict the thermal management strategy.B173A1ADTC B173A1A indicates the right middle-row side airbag (typically located on the side of the right second-row seat or inside the C-pillar trim panel) igniter circuit resistance measures 0 Ω. In the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), normal airbag igniter resistance ranges between 2.0 and 5.0 Ω. A resistance of 0 Ω indicates a short to ground or a short between circuit wires, preventing the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) from establishing a normal monitoring circuit. This safety-critical fault prevents the airbag from deploying during a collision, continuously illuminates the instrument panel SRS warning lamp, and may force the entire airbag system into fail-safe mode.
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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.