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B167A-00

DTC B167A-00 indicates the airbag control unit (SRS ECU/ACU) detects an open circuit, abnormal resistance, or complete loss of communication in the Right Rear Side Impact Sensor (RR-SIS) circuit — Atto 3

Safety System

DTC B167A-00 indicates the airbag control unit (SRS ECU/ACU) detects an open circuit, abnormal resistance, or complete loss of communication in the Right Rear Side Impact Sensor (RR-SIS) circuit.

This sensor typically mounts in the right rear C-pillar, D-pillar, or inside the right rear quarter panel to monitor collision acceleration signals from the right rear of the vehicle.

The ACU sets this DTC if it fails to receive a valid signal from the sensor within a predetermined time, or if it detects circuit resistance exceeding the threshold (typically >10kΩ or an open circuit).

This fault forces the right side airbag system (side airbag/side curtain airbag) into fail-safe mode.

The system may fail to deploy correctly during a side impact, severely compromising occupant protection.

The front airbag system typically remains operational.

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Cases Logged
Real-World Cases
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Qin EV450 sensor connector not fully seated after accident repair

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A 2018 Qin EV450 suffered scrape damage to the right rear quarter panel and was repaired with panel beating and respraying at a non-authorised shop. After the repair, the airbag warning light on the instrument panel stayed on. Technicians used a VDS2000 scan tool to retrieve DTC B167A-00 (Right Rear Side Collision Sensor Not Connected). They removed the right rear C-pillar interior trim and found that the right rear side collision sensor (located at the base of the C-pillar) had been removed during the accident repair. When reinstalling the sensor, the repairer did not hear the locking click, so the connector was not fully seated and caused a loose connection. The technicians reseated the plug, confirmed the locking tab was fully engaged, cleared the fault codes, and ran an SRS self-test. The system passed and the fault was resolved.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Water ingress caused sensor corrosion and open circuit on an E1 electric vehicle.

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A 2019 BYD E1 waded through water approximately 40 cm deep; afterwards, the airbag warning light came on. The technician retrieved DTC B167A-00. Inspection of the right rear side impact sensor (near the right rear fender liner) found water marks and green copper corrosion inside the connector; the connector seal had deteriorated and failed. The sensor body resistance was 2.4 kΩ (normal), but resistance across the connector terminals read infinite (open circuit). The technician cleaned the terminals, applied electronic contact cleaner, replaced the waterproof seal, and rewrapped the connection with waterproof tape, clearing the fault. The technician also recommended checking the waterproofing of other SRS components on the same side.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Qin 100 rear seat wiring harness crushed by seat rail, causing open circuit

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2017 BYD Qin 100. The customer reported the airbag warning light occasionally flashed on bumpy roads, then stayed on constantly. Retrieved intermittent DTC B167A-00. Inspected the right rear side impact sensor connector – connection normal. Measured sensor resistance – normal. Removed the rear seat and found the wiring harness pinched at the right rear seat slide rail mounting bracket, with damaged insulation and partially broken copper wires causing an intermittent open circuit. Repaired the damaged wiring: cut out the damaged section, re-soldered the wires, and insulated with double-layer heat-shrink tubing. Rerouted the wiring to clear the seat movement path. Fault completely resolved.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Piezoelectric element inside sensor failed.

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A 2017 Qin EV300 with no accident history suddenly showed an airbag warning light. Read DTC B167A-00; could not clear it. Checked wiring continuity — normal. Connectors had no oxidation. Swapped left and right rear side impact sensors, and the DTC moved to the left side (B1679-00), confirming an internal fault in the original right sensor. Replaced the right rear side impact sensor (part number: ...matched to vehicle model). Performed the 'replace impact sensor' configuration procedure with a diagnostic scanner (some models require sensor ID writing or calibration). Fault resolved.
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Data confidence: Community This information is for reference only. Always consult a qualified technician for diagnosis and repair. Do not attempt high-voltage system repairs yourself.