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B175212

DTC B175212 indicates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detects abnormal continuity between the ignition circuit of the right rear side airbag (Side Airbag Module, typically installed inside the C-pillar trim panel or on the side of the seat backrest) and the vehicle power supply positive (B+) — Qin Plus

Safety System

DTC B175212 indicates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detects abnormal continuity between the ignition circuit of the right rear side airbag (Side Airbag Module, typically installed inside the C-pillar trim panel or on the side of the seat backrest) and the vehicle power supply positive (B+).

In the SRS architecture, the airbag squib circuit must maintain high-resistance isolation from both power and ground.

When the ECU detects that the circuit voltage continuously exceeds the threshold (typically over 80% of supply voltage) and the resistance falls below the specified value (<1kΩ), it identifies a short to power.

This fault may cause: 1) Airbag deployment failure during a collision (ECU triggers protective cut-off). 2) Accidental airbag deployment in extreme cases due to false triggering. 3) SRS fail-safe mode activation, limiting overall vehicle airbag functions.

The B175212 fault code on the Qin Plus indicates a high-severity SRS fault where the right rear side airbag ignition circuit is shorted to battery positive power. This can prevent correct airbag deployment or trigger SRS fail-safe mode. Common causes include damaged under-seat wiring from seat movement or water ingress and corrosion at the C-pillar or seat harness connector. Visit an authorised dealer for diagnosis and repair. Typical repair cost data is available from recorded cases.
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Likely Causes — Qin Plus
  • 1Mechanical damage to the under-seat wiring harness: The right rear seat fore-and-aft adjustment mechanism interferes with the wiring harness mounting point. Prolonged chafing damages the insulation, exposing the power wire and shorting it to the vehicle body metal.
  • 2Connector water ingress and corrosion: Vehicle wading, blocked sunroof drain tubes, or spilled drinks in the rear cause a short circuit between the terminals of the airbag wiring harness connector at the C-pillar or under the seat (usually at the connection between the floor harness and seat harness).
  • 3Airbag module internal fault: High-temperature aging or manufacturing defects damage the inflator igniter coil insulation, causing a short circuit between the terminals or to the housing.
  • 4SRS ECU drive circuit fault: MOSFET breakdown in the airbag control unit's internal boost circuit causes the ignition pin to continuously output high voltage.
  • 5Improper modification or repair: Retaining clips piercing the wiring harness, or failing to secure the wiring harness along the standard routing when retrofitting seat ventilation/heating, replacing seat leather, or removing the C-pillar trim panel.
What To Do
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    Safe power-down: Switch off the ignition, disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal, and wait at least 90 seconds (120 seconds for some models) to fully discharge the SRS backup capacitor and prevent accidental airbag deployment.
  • 2
    Fault Confirmation and Freeze Frame Analysis: Use the BYD VDS diagnostic tool to read the complete fault codes and freeze frame data. Record parameters such as vehicle speed, temperature, and voltage at the time of the fault to determine if it is an intermittent fault.
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    Visual inspection: Remove the right rear seat (cushion and backrest), lower C-pillar trim panel, and door sill trim panel. Inspect the wiring harness corrugated conduit for damage. Check the connector (usually marked as GJK series or the airbag-specific yellow plug) for signs of water ingress, corrosion, or terminal back-out.
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    Circuit insulation test: Disconnect the airbag module connector (short the harness side using a shorting bar for safety). Use a multimeter to measure the resistance between the harness side and power supply positive (B+). Normal resistance is >1MΩ. If continuity exists, strip the harness in sections to locate the short circuit.
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    Airbag module resistance measurement: Measure the resistance between the airbag module terminals. Standard value: 1.5-3.0 Ω (varies slightly by model). If the resistance is close to 0 Ω or infinity, replace the airbag module.
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    ECU output verification: Connect the diagnostic tool, enter the SRS system, perform an active test (output control), measure the voltage waveform at the ECU output terminal, and check for an abnormal continuous high level.
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    Repair and reassembly: Repair the damaged wiring harness (use heat-shrink tubing or replace the entire harness). Maintain at least 20 mm clearance between the harness and the seat slide rail. Secure with dedicated retaining clips to prevent interference. Apply insulating silicone grease to the connector.
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    System verification: Restore all connections, connect the battery, and clear the fault codes. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and verify the SRS warning lamp turns off after the self-check. Perform a simulated crash test (use the diagnostic tool to perform the crash sensor test, not an actual impact) to confirm system functionality.
Real-World Cases
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Symptoms: Continuous alarm when radar system activated, dashboard displayed radar fault, DTC B190212 (front left-centre sensor short to power). Diagnosis: Confirmed DTC present after ignition on; removed front left-centre radar sensor and checked surface for damage (none found); measured supply voltage at ECU (12V, normal); checked sensor power pin connections (secure); substituted known-good sensor into faulty vehicle and DTC cleared, confirming internal short in original sensor. Solution: Replaced front left-centre radar sensor, reactivated radar system, cleared DTCs and tested OK.
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BYD Song DM intermittent stalling while driving (CAN network communication fault)

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Symptoms: Vehicle occasionally stalls while driving, restarts normally. Irregular fault frequency, no specific warning light on instrument panel. Diagnosis: Diagnostic scan found VCU not communicating. Checked VCU power and ground circuits — supply fuse F4/9 normal. Measured CAN bus voltage and resistance; found backed-out terminal pin at pins G09-14/15 of GJK14 harness connector, causing CAN-H and CAN-L communication interruption. Backed-out pin caused by loose harness retaining clip allowing long-term vibration to pull on connector. Repair: Repaired backed-out CAN harness terminal, re-crimped and secured harness retaining clip, restoring normal VCU communication.
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BYD Song DM: Abnormal noise from left B-pillar area (body panel welding defect)

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Symptoms: Metallic squeaking from the left B-pillar area while driving, prominent on bumpy roads, unrelated to vehicle speed. Diagnosis: Opened the left front and rear doors and test drove—the noise persisted, ruling out door hinge and check strap faults. Removed the left B-pillar lower trim panel and seatbelt mounting bolts; noise remained. Removed the driver’s seat; same result. Used a stethoscope to isolate the noise to the lower rear of the B-pillar (three-layer steel plate weld joint). No visible weld cracks, but lightly prying the outer steel plate with a tool produced a friction sound. Confirmed: weld separation between the three layers causing microscopic movement and friction. Solution: Cut sections of red plastic tubing (wear-resistant hose) into pads and inserted them between the three B-pillar steel plates as buffers, eliminating direct metal-to-metal contact. Test drive confirmed the fix.
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BYD Qin Pro right rear airbag wiring harness rubbing against seat rail, causing short circuit

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Symptoms: Airbag warning light intermittently illuminated on rough roads and went out after restart. Scanner showed stored DTC B175212. Diagnosis: Removed right rear seat assembly. Found the under-seat wiring harness retaining clip had detached, leaving the harness hanging above the seat rail. Seat movement caused the rail’s sharp edge to chafe through the harness insulation, shorting the airbag igniter wire (normally routed with power cables in the floor harness) to the body. Measured 0.3Ω to ground. Resolution: Replaced damaged floor harness (or repaired locally), rerouted wiring, and secured it above the seat crossmember with cable ties to keep at least 25mm clearance from the rail. Cleared DTC and drove 50km continuous road test with no recurrence.
Other Qin Plus Fault Codes
B1108For 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.B110913DTC B110913 indicates an open signal circuit for the PM2.5 rapid detector (in-cabin air quality sensor). This sensor typically mounts inside the air conditioning system intake duct. It monitors in-cabin PM2.5 concentration in real time and provides data to the automatic air conditioning system for intelligent control of the air purification function. The BYD diagnostic protocol uses sub-code '13' to specifically indicate an open signal circuit. Although this fault theoretically affects a comfort feature, BYD Qin series vehicles classify it as a Level 3 (severe) fault. This classification occurs because the air conditioning system interacts with the battery thermal management system (e.g., monitoring battery cooling intake air quality). The fault can disable the automatic air conditioning mode and prevent the air purification function from operating. In extreme cases, it affects the battery compartment intake air quality assessment, triggering the 'repair immediately' strategy.B110BDTC B110B indicates a fault in the internal air pump (sampling pump) of the PM2.5 air quality detector. This pump draws cabin or outside air into the PM2.5 sensor detection chamber, enabling the laser scattering sensor to measure real-time particulate matter concentration. The air conditioning controller (or BCM) sets this DTC upon detecting an open or short circuit in the pump drive circuit, or abnormal current caused by a seized pump motor. This fault disables the "Green Clean" system, causes the instrument cluster air quality display to read abnormally or disappear, and disables the automatic fresh air/recirculation switching function. It does not affect the vehicle powertrain or core thermal management functions.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.B173BDTC B173B indicates an abnormal electric A/C compressor speed feedback signal or a communication fault between the compressor controller and the motor. In BYD new energy models (e.g., Tang, Song, Qin, and Yuan series), this DTC belongs to the HVAC subsystem within the Body Control system and specifically involves the electric compressor closed-loop control circuit. The ECU sets this DTC when the compressor controller (IPM) fails to receive a valid pulse signal from the Hall speed sensor for more than 3 continuous seconds, or when the deviation between the detected actual speed and the target commanded speed exceeds the calibrated threshold (typically >500 rpm). This fault forces the A/C system into fail-safe mode and stops compressor operation. Symptoms include a complete lack of cooling, intermittent cooling, or a sharp decrease in cooling performance. The instrument cluster A/C warning lamp may also illuminate. Prolonged operation with this fault can degrade high-voltage system insulation or cause controller overcurrent damage.
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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.