B175111

This DTC indicates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detected an abnormally low-resistance connection (short to ground) between the right rear side airbag squib circuit (typically located on the outer side of the right rear seat or inside the C-pillar trim panel) and vehicle chassis ground (GND) — Qin Plus

Safety System

This DTC indicates the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) detected an abnormally low-resistance connection (short to ground) between the right rear side airbag squib circuit (typically located on the outer side of the right rear seat or inside the C-pillar trim panel) and vehicle chassis ground (GND).

Under normal conditions, the airbag squib circuit maintains a specific resistance (approximately 2-3Ω).

When the ACU (Airbag Control Unit) detects circuit resistance near 0Ω, it registers a short to ground.

This constitutes a critical safety fault.

The system immediately illuminates the SRS warning lamp and disables the right rear side airbag and related coordinated protection functions to prevent accidental deployment while driving or deployment failure during a collision.

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Cases Logged
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Right rear seat wiring harness winding mechanism internal break and short circuit

Symptoms: SRS warning light stays on after starting the vehicle. The right rear seat had been adjusted frequently. Diagnosis found current fault code B175111. Removed and inspected the right rear seat. Found the side airbag harness wires had fatigue-fractured inside the winding mechanism (similar to a clock spring) at the junction between the seat back and cushion. The broken ends touched the metal seat frame, causing a short to ground. Repair: Replaced the right rear seat airbag harness assembly (including the winding mechanism). Re-secured the harness routing to ensure no interference throughout the full range of seat adjustment.
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Right rear door sill wiring harness connector corroded due to water ingress

Symptoms: The SRS warning light came on after driving in heavy rain or washing the vehicle, and the right rear floor mat was damp. Diagnostics showed intermittent DTC B175111. Inspection found significant water staining and green corrosion inside the yellow SRS connector behind the right rear sill trim panel, with the connector pins showing continuity to ground. Root cause: The sunroof rear drain hose had detached, allowing water to run down the C-pillar and into the sill. Resolution: Unclogged and secured the drain hose. Removed the connector, cleaned the pins with electronic contact cleaner, dried them, applied silicone grease, and replaced the waterproof seal. Fault resolved.
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Seat rail pinched wiring harness after seat removal and refitting

Symptoms: After replacing the right rear seat cover, the airbag warning light illuminated. Diagnostics retrieved code B175111 which would not clear. Diagnosis: The airbag wiring harness was not properly secured during the repair and got trapped between the seat rail and body. Adjusting the seat caused the metal edge to cut through the harness insulation, shorting the wire to ground. Repair: Released the seat mounting bolts and extracted the crushed harness. Cut out the damaged section, re-soldered and re-insulated the wires. Secured the airbag harness to a safe position on the seat frame using dedicated harness clips.
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Internal drive circuit fault in the airbag control module

Symptoms: Fault persisted after ruling out the wiring harness and airbag components; or multiple airbags simultaneously reported short-to-ground faults after water ingress (e.g., B175111, B175211). Diagnosis: Disconnected the right rear airbag connector. Continuity from the harness to the ACU and insulation to ground both tested normal. Measured abnormally low resistance from the corresponding ACU pin to ground. Determined an internal ACU drive MOSFET or filter capacitor breakdown caused a short circuit. Repair: Replaced the airbag control module, performed online programming and matching (synchronised VIN, immobiliser and tyre pressure data), and completed system calibration.
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.