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B1770

This DTC indicates the SRS control module detects an abnormal 0 Ω resistance in the right rear seat belt pretensioner circuit — Atto 3

Safety System

This DTC indicates the SRS control module detects an abnormal 0 Ω resistance in the right rear seat belt pretensioner circuit.

As a pyrotechnic device, normal pretensioner resistance ranges from 1.5 to 3.0 Ω.

A 0 Ω reading typically indicates a short circuit.

Possible causes include damaged wiring harness insulation shorting the positive and negative terminals, an internal connector short, a shorted internal resistance wire within the pretensioner body, or an SRS ECU internal drive circuit fault.

This fault prevents the pretensioner from deploying during a collision.

The SRS system may also disable airbag functions in the affected area, posing a severe safety hazard.

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Cases Logged
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Causes
Likely Causes — Atto 3
  • 1Harness wear short circuit: Long-term bending and friction damage the insulation of the wiring harness inside the right rear B-pillar or sill panel, shorting the positive and negative wires.
  • 2Connector water ingress and corrosion: Poor sealing of the right rear seat belt pretensioner connector (usually located under the seat or at the base of the B-pillar) allows water ingress, causing a short circuit between pins.
  • 3Pretensioner unit fault: Internal resistance wire short circuit (rare but possible, usually due to manufacturing defects or overcurrent)
  • 4Improper repair work: previous seat removal or interior trim panel removal/installation pinched the wiring harness, or a screw pierced it, causing a short circuit.
  • 5SRS ECU internal fault: Short circuit in the control module internal drive circuit falsely reports pretensioner resistance as 0 (rule out by cross-checking).
What To Do
  • 1
    Safety preparation: Disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal and wait at least 90 seconds to fully discharge the SRS capacitor and prevent accidental airbag deployment.
  • 2
    Visual inspection: Check the right rear seat belt pretensioner connector (located at the bottom of the B-pillar or the outboard side of the seat) for water ingress, corrosion, deformed pins, or foreign objects.
  • 3
    Wiring harness inspection: Inspect the wiring harness along the B-pillar trim panel and door sill trim panel for wear, crushing, or damaged insulation. Focus on the wiring harness near the seat slide rail.
  • 4
    Resistance measurement: Disconnect the pretensioner connector. Use a multimeter to measure the pretensioner body resistance (should be 1.5-3.0Ω). Measure the harness-side resistance to ground (should be infinite).
  • 5
    Short circuit location: If a short circuit is confirmed, inspect the wiring harness section by section. If necessary, open the corrugated conduit to locate the short circuit point. Repair the insulation or replace the wiring harness.
  • 6
    Component replacement: If the pretensioner body has a short circuit, replace the right rear seat belt assembly (including the pretensioner). Do not repair the pyrotechnic device separately.
  • 7
    Verification test: Restore connections, clear the fault code, perform an SRS system self-check, confirm B1770 does not reappear, and verify related functions operate normally.
Real-World Cases
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Tang DM right rear sill wiring harness worn through and shorted

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A 2021 Tang DM presented with DTC B1770. The technician removed the right rear sill trim and found the pretensioner wiring harness had chafed against the seat rail mounting bracket, wearing through the insulation and exposing the copper wires, which shorted. Repair: Wrapped the damaged area with insulation tape, rerouted the harness and added a protective sleeve. Fault resolved.
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Connector corrosion on Song MAX after water ingress

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A 2019 Song MAX logged DTC B1770 after wading through heavy floodwater. Found water in the right rear B-pillar base pretensioner connector; pins had oxidized and blackened, causing a short. Cleaned and dried the connector, but resistance remained below spec. Replaced the wiring harness connector and seal — fault resolved.
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Wiring harness pinched after seat removal on BYD Yuan EV

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A 2019 BYD Yuan EV developed this fault after seat cover replacement. The owner confirmed prior seat removal and reinstallation. Inspection found seat mounting bolts had crushed the pretensioner harness, causing a short. Repair: Replaced the damaged harness section, rerouted wiring to specification, and secured the harness clear of pinch points.
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Qin Pro pretensioner internal short circuit

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A 2020 BYD Qin Pro petrol variant logged DTC B1770. Disconnected the pretensioner connector and measured infinite resistance on the harness side (normal), but 0.2Ω across the pretensioner itself (near short). Replaced the right rear seatbelt assembly (includes pretensioner). Cleared the code—no recurrence.
Other Atto 3 Fault Codes
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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.