B175C1B

DTC B175C1B indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) detects the right rear side airbag ignition circuit resistance exceeds the normal upper limit (typically > 10Ω; standard value 2 — Seal U

Safety System

DTC B175C1B indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) detects the right rear side airbag ignition circuit resistance exceeds the normal upper limit (typically > 10Ω; standard value 2.0-5.0Ω).

This fault represents a high-resistance or open-circuit condition in the airbag ignition circuit.

During a collision, the airbag control unit (ACU) may fail to supply sufficient current to ignite the gas generator.

Consequently, the right rear side airbag will not deploy properly, severely compromising occupant side-impact protection.

The manufacturer-specific '1B' sub-code typically indicates high resistance or an intermittent circuit.

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Cases Logged
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Qin Pro DM: Oxidized right rear C-pillar connector caused high resistance

Vehicle: 2018 Qin PRO DM, 42,000 km. Fault symptom: Dashboard airbag warning light steady on. VDS read DTC B175C1B (right rear side airbag resistance too high). Live data showed 12.8 Ω resistance (specification 2.0–5.0 Ω). Diagnosis: Removed right rear C-pillar trim and inspected the side airbag harness connector (yellow double-lock). Found slight internal oxidation and the connector was inserted but not fully locked, causing high contact resistance at the terminals. Cleaned the terminals with electronic contact cleaner, applied conductive paste, and secured the connector lock. Resistance measured 3.2 Ω after repair. Cleared the DTC and road-tested 50 km with no recurrence.
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Qin PRO Fuel: Seat wiring harness wear causing intermittent warning

Vehicle: 2019 Qin Pro petrol, 68,000 km. Symptom: Airbag warning light illuminating intermittently, particularly on rough roads. Scan tool retrieved historical DTC B175C1B. Diagnosis: Inspected the C-pillar connector and measured airbag resistance (both normal). Further inspection revealed the wiring harness sheath between the right rear seat frame and body sill had worn through and split. Inside, two copper conductors were mostly fractured, with only a few strands remaining, creating a high-resistance condition. Root cause: Repeated harness flexing from long-term seat adjustment and passengers entering/exiting the rear seats. Repair: Cut out the damaged harness section and soldered in replacement heat-resistant cable of identical specification (0.5mm² twisted shielded pair). Rerouted the harness and fitted additional abrasion-resistant sleeving. Fault completely resolved.
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BYD Qin PRO DM Airbag Assembly Internal Open Circuit Replacement Case

Vehicle: 2019 BYD Qin Pro DM. Fault appeared following accident repairs. Symptom: Instrument cluster displayed airbag warning after repairs. Retrieved DTC B175C1B, would not clear. Diagnosis: Inspected related connectors and harness – no abnormalities found. Measured continuity from ECU to connector: normal, resistance <1Ω. Disconnected airbag connector and directly jumpered the plug terminals. Scan tool showed resistance returned to normal (2.1Ω), confirming airbag unit failure. Disassembled the airbag and found the internal igniter lead had detached at the solder joint from accident impact, causing high resistance. Repair: Replaced right rear side airbag assembly (part number: XKXXX-XXXXX), performed ECU configuration coding and system self-test. Fault resolved.
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False airbag control unit fault in flood-damaged vehicle

Vehicle: 2018 BYD Qin PRO petrol. History of right rear carpet water damage from blocked sunroof drain tubes. Symptom: Airbag warning light on; DTC B175C1B. Diagnosis: Airbag and wiring harness resistance checked normal; no connector oxidation. Found water staining on the SRS control unit mounting bracket (under the centre console). Pins 18 and 19 on the control unit connector (right rear side airbag circuit) were slightly corroded. Water ingress caused abnormal reference voltage in the ECU internal detection circuit, falsely indicating high airbag resistance. Repair: Thoroughly cleaned the control unit connector with alcohol, dried it, and applied insulating silicone grease. Cleared the fault code; no recurrence.
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.