This DTC indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ECU cannot establish valid communication with the right rear side airbag module and detects an open circuit in the airbag circuit (resistance exceeds the normal 2-3Ω range, typically reading as infinite or >10Ω) — Qin Plus
This DTC indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) ECU cannot establish valid communication with the right rear side airbag module and detects an open circuit in the airbag circuit (resistance exceeds the normal 2-3Ω range, typically reading as infinite or >10Ω).
This failure disables protection for the right rear occupant during a side impact and may trigger an SRS downgrade mode, affecting the coordinated deployment strategy of other airbags.
On certain vehicle configurations, incorrect vehicle coding (flashing high-spec software to a low-spec vehicle) can cause a false DTC.
- 1Right rear seat side airbag connector loose or disconnected, or terminals oxidized (common after frequent seat fore-and-aft adjustment or failure to reconnect after cleaning)
- 2Airbag module internal open circuit or abnormal resistance (module aging, moisture ingress, or electrostatic damage)
- 3Wiring harness open circuit, or wear causing a short to ground or short to power (long-term bending and wear of the wiring harness inside the seat slide rail, B-pillar, or sill trim panel).
- 4Vehicle hardware configuration does not match software (low-spec model lacks this airbag, but SRS ECU is configured for the high-spec version).
- 5SRS ECU internal fault or software version defect (intermittent communication loss or false reporting)
- 1Safe power down: Turn the power switch to OFF, disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait at least 90 seconds to fully discharge the SRS system capacitor and prevent accidental airbag deployment during repair.
- 2Visual inspection: Remove the right rear seat and side trim panel. Locate the airbag module connector (usually on the side of the seat backrest or below the B-pillar). Check for looseness, disconnection, water ingress, or terminal oxidation. Disconnect and reconnect the connector. Confirm the locking tab engages fully.
- 3Circuit measurement: Disconnect the airbag module connector. Use a multimeter to measure the wiring harness terminal voltage to ground (should be <1V to rule out a short to power) and circuit continuity (resistance between the ECU and connector should be <2Ω). Measure the insulation resistance to ground (should be >10MΩ).
- 4Replacement verification: Connect a known-good right rear side airbag module (or dedicated simulator). Restore power to the ON position. Use the diagnostic tool to clear the fault code and wait 20 seconds to perform a self-check. If the fault code disappears, this confirms an internal fault in the original module.
- 5Wiring harness repair: If the wiring harness shows an open circuit, short circuit, or wear, repair the damaged wire (solder and insulate with heat-shrink tubing) or replace the wiring harness assembly. Install protective sleeves at the seat slide rails and B-pillar to prevent recurring wear.
- 6System reset: Restore all connections, reconnect the battery, and perform SRS system configuration coding (if replacing the ECU or module). Clear fault codes and perform a crash simulation test (use the diagnostic tool to execute the active test function). Confirm the warning light turns off and the system has no fault codes.
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