B1765

DTC B1765 indicates the resistance in the right front side curtain airbag (RH Side Curtain Airbag) ignition circuit exceeds the normal threshold calibrated by the SRS ECU (typically 2 — Seal U

Safety System

DTC B1765 indicates the resistance in the right front side curtain airbag (RH Side Curtain Airbag) ignition circuit exceeds the normal threshold calibrated by the SRS ECU (typically 2.0-3.0Ω, with an upper limit of approximately 5-6Ω).

This constitutes an airbag system loop integrity fault, indicating a high-resistance condition (approaching an open circuit) in the circuit between the SRS control unit and the right front side curtain airbag inflator.

This fault causes the SRS ECU to determine the airbag cannot deploy normally, potentially failing to provide lateral head protection during a collision.

The system illuminates the airbag warning light and may disable the entire airbag system.

Although some OBD-II standards define B1765 as a seat circuit fault, the BYD SRS system (specifically in models like the Song MAX and Qin) defines this code as abnormal right curtain airbag resistance.

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Oxidation on the Song MAX right front side curtain airbag connector caused high resistance.

A 2019 BYD Song MAX with 30,000 km displayed a constant airbag warning light. Scanning revealed DTC B1765. Inspection found the vehicle had previously undergone front windshield replacement. During A-pillar trim removal and refitting, the right front side curtain airbag connector was not fully seated and the contacts had oxidized. Cleaning the terminals, applying conductive grease, and reconnecting securely restored resistance to 2.3 ohms and resolved the fault.
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Qin Pro: Wiring harness damaged after accident repair, causing B1765

After a right-side scrape accident, the dealership replaced the right front door and A-pillar trim on a 2020 BYD Qin petrol. One week after delivery, the airbag warning light came on. Diagnosis revealed DTC B1765. Further inspection found a trim clip had pinched the airbag wiring harness during the repair, partially fracturing the internal copper wires without completely severing them. This resulted in high resistance (measured at 8.5Ω). Repaired the harness and rerouted the wiring to resolve the fault.
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Right front airbag connector corroded after water ingress

Song MAX airbag warning light illuminated after driving through water in heavy rain. VDS showed DTC B1765. Removed the right front A-pillar trim and found water in the airbag harness connector; green corrosion on the copper pins increased contact resistance to 12Ω. Cleaned the contacts with precision electronic cleaner, dried them with compressed air, applied insulating silicone grease, and replaced the waterproof seal ring. Cleared the fault code and the system returned to normal.
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SRS ECU software error caused false high-resistance fault

A 2020 Qin logged an intermittent B1765 DTC during cold starts; the code cleared after driving. Airbag resistance measured 2.1Ω (normal) and the wiring harness showed no faults. A technical service bulletin revealed this production batch had SRS ECU software with a sampling error that could falsely report high resistance in low temperatures. The dealership upgraded the SRS control unit software to the latest version, eliminating the fault.
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.