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B1771-00

This fault code indicates the right rear seatbelt pretensioner circuit resistance falls below the normal threshold set by the SRS control unit (typically below 1 — Seal 6 EV

Safety System

This fault code indicates the right rear seatbelt pretensioner circuit resistance falls below the normal threshold set by the SRS control unit (typically below 1.5Ω; standard value is approximately 2.0-3.0Ω).

As a pyrotechnic safety device, the pretensioner contains an igniter and a gas generator.

A low resistance value indicates an abnormally low-resistance path in the circuit.

Potential causes include an internal pretensioner short circuit, a wiring harness short to ground, or connector pins shorted to ground.

This fault forces the SRS system into a degraded mode.

Consequently, the right rear pretensioner may fail to deploy during a collision, and the fault lamp remains illuminated to indicate system failure, severely compromising passive safety protection.

The B1771-00 fault code on the Seal 6 EV indicates low resistance in the right rear seatbelt pretensioner circuit, putting the SRS system in degraded mode. Severity is medium because the pretensioner may not deploy correctly in a crash. Common causes include an internal pretensioner short or damaged under-seat wiring from seat rail chafing. Visit an authorised dealer for diagnosis and repair. Typical repair cost data is available from recorded cases.
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Causes
Likely Causes — Seal 6 EV
  • 1Right rear seat belt pretensioner internal igniter short circuit, moisture ingress, or aging, causing an abnormal decrease in internal resistance.
  • 2The seat rail pinches and chafes the under-seat wiring harness, damaging the insulation and causing a short circuit between the power and ground wires.
  • 3Bent pins, corrosion from water ingress, or foreign object ingress causing a short circuit between pins in the right rear pretensioner connector (usually located in the C-pillar or under the seat).
  • 4SRS control unit internal sampling circuit fault or abnormal reference voltage, resulting in inaccurate resistance measurement.
  • 5The vehicle drove through water or liquid splashed into the right rear seat area, causing a short circuit in the pretensioner connector.
What To Do
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    Safety preparation: Disconnect the battery negative terminal and wait at least 90 seconds (3 minutes for some models) to fully discharge the SRS capacitor and prevent accidental airbag deployment.
  • 2
    Visual inspection: Remove the right rear C-pillar trim panel and seat. Inspect the pretensioner wiring harness for signs of wear, crushing, or water ingress. Inspect the connector for oxidation and the pins for deformation.
  • 3
    Resistance measurement: Disconnect the SRS ECU connector. Use a digital multimeter to measure the right rear pretensioner circuit resistance. Normal resistance is 2.0-3.0 Ω. A reading below 1.5 Ω indicates low resistance.
  • 4
    Isolation diagnosis: Disconnect the pretensioner connector. Measure the pretensioner body resistance (should be close to the standard value) and the harness-side resistance to ground (should be greater than 1MΩ) to determine whether the fault is in the pretensioner or the wiring harness.
  • 5
    Component replacement: If confirming a pretensioner fault, replace the complete right rear seat belt assembly (the pretensioner and seat belt form an integrated unit; do not replace them separately). Do not repair the squib.
  • 6
    Wiring harness repair: If the wiring harness has a short circuit, repair and rewrap the damaged section. Maintain sufficient clearance from the body to prevent pinching.
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    System reset: Reconnect all connectors and the battery. Use the BYD ED400/ED500 diagnostic tool to clear the fault code. Perform the SRS system self-check. Verify B1771-00 does not recur and the resistance data stream returns to normal.
Real-World Cases
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Pretensioner connector corroded and shorted in flood-damaged vehicle

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2018 BYD Qin EV450 — airbag warning light constantly on. Scanned B1771-00. Vehicle had prior blocked sunroof drain tube that flooded right rear carpet. Pretensioner connector below C-pillar showed water staining and verdigris. Plug disassembly found micro-short between pins 1-2. Harness side resistance normal; pretensioner body 0.8Ω (abnormal). Drained water, replaced RH rear seatbelt assembly (including pretensioner), repaired connector seal. Fault cleared.
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Aftermarket seat modification pinched wiring harness, causing short circuit

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2017 BYD Qin 100. Owner fitted an aftermarket right rear seat heater and the fault light came on. Inspection found the wiring harness was not secured during installation. Seat rail movement chafed through the pretensioner harness insulation, shorting the two wires. Pretensioner circuit resistance measured 0.3Ω. Replaced the entire harness section to avoid poor connections, rerouted per standard layout, and secured above the seat frame clear of moving parts. Cleared DTCs; resistance returned to 2.4Ω.
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Pretensioner internal squib failed due to aging

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High-mileage Qin EV300 (120,000 km) with no accident or water submersion history. Intermittent DTC B1771-00. Pretensioner connector was dry and normal. Disconnected and measured normal harness-side resistance (open circuit), but only 0.5Ω across the pretensioner body pins. Diagnosis: Internal squib chemical aging caused an internal short. Replaced right rear seatbelt assembly. Post-replacement measurement: 2.2Ω; system self-test passed. Pretensioners are single-use; long-term high temperatures accelerate internal chemical changes.
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SRS ECU sampling circuit false positive

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2017 BYD Qin 80. After replacing the SRS control unit, DTC B1771-00 appeared, but pretensioner resistance measured 2.1Ω (normal) with no harness shorts. Comparison with the old ECU revealed the new unit had different software with deviated internal resistance calibration parameters. Fix: Upgraded the SRS control unit to the latest software version (V2.3 or higher) and performed coding/configuration. Live data showed normal resistance values and the fault code did not return. False positive; no hardware fault.
Other Seal 6 EV 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.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.B1737DTC B1737 indicates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detected abnormal continuity between the right middle-row side airbag squib circuit (typically the second-row right seat side airbag or right curtain airbag) and the vehicle power supply (B+, battery positive). The SRS ECU monitors the airbag inflator resistance via an internal current source (normal resistance: 2.0–3.0 Ω). If the ECU detects the voltage across the inflator circuit remaining close to battery voltage (>5 V and approaching 12 V) instead of the expected low potential or floating state, it identifies a short to power. This fault prevents the airbag from deploying normally during a collision because the short circuit bypasses the firing current. In extreme cases, abnormal current can cause unintended deployment, posing a severe safety hazard.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.