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B167D00

This DTC indicates the internal parameters of the right rear side impact sensor (typically located in the right C-pillar or rear door frame area for side impact detection) exceed the normal tolerance range or fail validation — Atto 8

Safety System

This DTC indicates the internal parameters of the right rear side impact sensor (typically located in the right C-pillar or rear door frame area for side impact detection) exceed the normal tolerance range or fail validation.

Unlike a simple communication error, this fault confirms a normal communication link between the sensor and the SRS control module.

However, the sensor detected abnormal internal calibration data, sensitivity parameters, or zero-point offset during self-check.

Potential causes include corrupted internal sensor EEPROM data, physical characteristic drift from long-term use, A/D conversion errors resulting from unstable supply voltage, or internal accelerometer reference shift due to sensor installation stress deformation.

This fault prevents the SRS system from accurately determining right-side impact severity.

It may delay or incorrectly trigger the side airbag or side curtain airbag, severely compromising passive safety performance.

The system typically defaults to a degraded protection mode.

The B167D00 fault code on the Atto 8 indicates the right rear side impact sensor has failed internal validation due to corrupted calibration data or physical mounting issues. This medium severity fault prevents accurate side impact detection, potentially affecting airbag deployment. Visit an authorised dealer for diagnosis and repair. Typical repair cost data is available based on 4 recorded cases.
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Cases Logged
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Causes
Likely Causes — Atto 8
  • 1Corrupted or missing sensor internal calibration data (EEPROM fault) causes parameter verification failure during self-check.
  • 2Sensor mounting bracket looseness, deformation, or stress concentration causing a physical offset in the internal accelerometer reference.
  • 3Excessive voltage drop in the power supply circuit (contact resistance >1Ω) or poor ground connection, causing the operating voltage to fall outside the standard 5V±0.25V range.
  • 4Backed-out terminals, oxidation, or water ingress at the wiring harness connector, causing signal interference or momentary voltage drop.
  • 5Installing a non-genuine sensor after a vehicle accident, failing to perform the calibration procedure, or a severe impact damaging the sensor's internal wafer.
What To Do
  • 1
    Use the BYD VDS diagnostic tool to read the DTC freeze frame data. Record key parameters from when the fault occurred, including ambient temperature, battery voltage, and vehicle status, to confirm whether the fault is intermittent.
  • 2
    Disconnect the battery negative terminal, wait 3 minutes, then remove the right rear C-pillar trim panel. Visually inspect the crash sensor for physical damage or cracks, verify the mounting bolt torque (standard is usually 8-10 N·m), and check the bracket for deformation.
  • 3
    Disconnect the sensor connector (usually 2-3 pins). Check the terminals for backed-out pins, corrosion, signs of water ingress, or green copper corrosion. Measure the harness-side supply voltage (should be 5V±0.25V) and ground resistance (<1Ω).
  • 4
    Check the communication line (LIN line or CAN-H/L) from the sensor to the SRS module for continuity and insulation to ground/power. Verify there are no short or open circuits, and verify the waveform shows no abnormal distortion.
  • 5
    If circuit measurements are normal, reconnect the sensor, power on the vehicle, and perform the 'SRS System Calibration' or 'Crash Sensor Zero Point Calibration' function (use the OEM diagnostic tool; some models require the vehicle to remain stationary on a level surface for 3 minutes before execution).
  • 6
    If calibration fails, does not execute, or the fault recurs, replace the OEM right rear side impact sensor (match the part number to the vehicle model year). During installation, tighten the sensor to the standard torque (9 N·m) and avoid over-tightening.
  • 7
    After replacement, perform sensor initialization and calibration, clear the fault code, and conduct a road test (including rough roads and cornering). Read the data stream again to confirm sensor parameters are within the normal range.
Real-World Cases
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Qin Pro DM right rear crash sensor loose mounting caused parameter drift

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2019 Qin Pro DM, airbag warning light constantly on. Retrieved DTC B167D00, could not clear. The owner said they had removed the right rear C‑pillar trim panel for an audio upgrade. Found the sensor mounting bolt hand‑tightened only, not to standard torque, and the weatherstrip misaligned, causing moisture inside. Removed the sensor and found slight oxidation on the mounting surface. Re‑tightened the sensor to 9 N·m torque, fixed the wiring harness waterproofing, and ran the sensor calibration procedure. Fault resolved.
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E2 EV wiring harness pin backing out causing intermittent parameter error

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2020 E2. When driving on rough roads, the airbag warning light intermittently illuminated. The scan tool retrieved stored DTC B167D00. Inspected the right rear side impact sensor connector GJK08 (located at the right rear sill harness junction) and found pin 2 (power supply) had backed out 0.5 mm, causing supply voltage to fluctuate between 4.2–5.8 V, outside the sensor's normal operating range. Reseated the pin and applied conductive grease. Voltage measured stable at 5.02 V. Cleared the fault and road-tested for 20 km; the fault did not return.
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Poor sensor grounding in the Qin EV causes internal AD conversion fault.

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2019 BYD Qin EV. After accident repairs to the right rear quarter panel, the vehicle continuously set DTC B167D00. The right side curtain airbag deployed during the collision. Replaced the right rear impact sensor with a brand new genuine unit, but the fault remained. A multimeter test showed the accident had damaged the sensor earth wiring harness, resulting in an earth resistance of 12Ω (spec: <1Ω). This caused the sensor's internal ADC reference voltage to drift. Re-routed the earth wire and connected it to the vehicle's main earth point G301. Earth resistance then measured 0.3Ω. Cleared the fault codes, the system returned to normal, and the data stream displayed normal sensor parameters.
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E3 model sensor internal EEPROM low-temperature failure

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2020 model year E3. The owner reported the airbag warning light illuminated during winter morning startups and extinguished automatically after 10 minutes of driving. The diagnostic tool read current DTC B167D00. Reproduced the fault in a -5°C environmental chamber; the data stream showed the sensor temperature compensation parameters were out of tolerance. Found poor low-temperature characteristics in the sensor's internal memory chip. Replaced the right rear side impact sensor (part number SC-3636900). The fault did not recur during high/low temperature cycling tests from -20°C to 60°C.
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Other Atto 8 Fault Codes
B110811This DTC indicates a short circuit in the air conditioning system PM2.5 air quality sensor (rapid detector). Specifically, abnormal continuity exists between the sensor power supply circuit or signal output circuit and body ground or battery positive. This causes the control module (ACU/air conditioning controller) to detect abnormal current or a voltage signal outside the valid range (typically 0V or supply voltage). The PM2.5 sensor monitors internal and external particulate concentrations, providing the data the automatic air conditioning system uses to switch between fresh air and recirculation modes. A short circuit disables the air quality monitoring function. This fault may force the air conditioning system into recirculation protection mode and trigger related thermal management system faults, as the air conditioning system acts as a key actuator in vehicle thermal management. In severe cases, the short circuit current can damage the internal sampling circuit of the air conditioning controller or overheat the wiring harness.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.B110A02DTC B110A02 indicates the thermal management master control unit (HVAC ECU) or body control module (BCM) failed to receive valid CAN data frames from the PM2.5 air quality sensor over consecutive communication cycles (typically 500ms per cycle). The sensor typically mounts at the HVAC unit air inlet or behind the glove box and transmits real-time particulate concentration data (unit: μg/m³) to the HVAC controller via the CAN bus. The fault is essentially a communication link layer timeout. Potential causes include physical layer wiring faults, sensor power supply failures, sensor internal MCU lockup, or CAN network topology damage. Although this non-critical fault does not directly affect driving safety, it disables the intelligent air purification strategy and the automatic fresh air/recirculation switching function. In extreme cases, it triggers a thermal management system degraded mode, limiting compressor power or fixing the air flap position.B110B07This fault code indicates abnormal operation of the internal air pump (sampling pump) in the PM2.5 air quality detection module. The PM2.5 detector uses the laser scattering principle to measure particulate concentration and requires a built-in air pump to draw ambient air into the detection chamber at a constant flow rate. The ECU sets this code when it detects an open or short in the air pump drive circuit, abnormal current (stall or free-running), or abnormal speed feedback. This fault causes the automatic air conditioning system to lose air quality sensing capability, preventing automatic switching between fresh air and recirculation modes. The instrument cluster air quality display may show '--' or a fixed value, but the fault does not affect the vehicle powertrain or basic air conditioning cooling and heating functions.B173CDTC B173C indicates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detects the Right Second Row Side Airbag squib circuit resistance exceeds the calibrated threshold (typically >4.5Ω). This fault is an active diagnostic result of the SRS system, indicating a high-resistance condition in the circuit between the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) and the airbag module. Causes for excessive resistance include increased contact resistance, a partially broken wiring harness, terminal oxidation, or an aging squib wire inside the airbag module. This fault causes the system to mark the airbag circuit as 'unreliable', meaning the airbag may fail to deploy during a collision. The fault typically illuminates the instrument cluster airbag warning light (SRS light) continuously, and some models also sound a warning buzzer.
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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.