B1775

DTC B1775 indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) detects a short to ground in the right rear seat belt pretensioner circuit — Seal 6 EV

Safety System

DTC B1775 indicates the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) detects a short to ground in the right rear seat belt pretensioner circuit.

The seat belt pretensioner is a pyrotechnic actuator containing an explosive device and a resistance wire.

Normal resistance is approximately 2-3 Ω.

When the SRS control module detects circuit resistance below the threshold (typically <1 Ω) or an abnormal voltage drop to ground, it identifies a short to ground.

This safety-critical fault causes: 1) the SRS to enter degraded mode, disabling right rear side impact protection; 2) continuous illumination of the airbag warning light; 3) a risk of unintended pretensioner deployment in extreme cases.

The pretensioner wiring harness routes through the right rear door sill trim and C-pillar, exposing it to seat movement, liquid ingress, or mechanical damage.

4
Cases Logged
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Worn right rear seat wiring harness caused intermittent B1775 fault on Song MAX

Vehicle: 2020 Song MAX, 38,000 km. Symptoms: Intermittent airbag warning light, worse on rough roads. VDS logged historic fault B1775. Diagnosis: Removed right rear seat. Found seatbelt pretensioner harness chafed by seat slide rail bracket edge at full forward position; copper core exposed and contacting body. Repair: Cut damaged section (approx. 15 cm). Extended with high-temperature solder. Double-layer heat shrink insulation. Rerouted harness and added rubber sleeve. Repositioned cable clips to clear moving parts. No recurrence after 3 months.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Tang DM right rear pretensioner connector corroded and short-circuited after water ingress

Vehicle: 2021 Tang DM, wading depth approximately 40 cm. Symptoms: Airbag warning light remained on the day after wading; VDS reported active fault B1775. Diagnosis: Found muddy water inside the right rear C-pillar lower pretensioner connector. Measured 0.8 Ω between pin 3 (ground side) and pin 1 (signal line), and 0.3 Ω from pin 1 to ground. Repair: Cleaned the connector thoroughly with electronic cleaner; insulation measured >10 MΩ after drying. Applied conductive grease and wrapped with waterproof tape. Checked and cleared blocked door seal drain holes. Cleared fault codes; system returned to normal.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Aftermarket heated seat installation on Yuan EV damaged pretensioner wiring harness

Vehicle: 2019 Yuan EV, aftermarket rear seat heating retrofit. Symptoms: One week post-modification, B1775 code appeared and would not clear. Diagnosis: Mounting screws for the heating pad pierced the yellow sleeve of the right rear pretensioner harness, shorting both positive and negative wires to the screw (vehicle ground). Pretensioner resistance measured 0.5Ω (possible internal damage). Repair: Replaced right rear seatbelt assembly (includes pretensioner). Rerouted harness clear of seat mounting points, secured with dedicated cable clamps, and added an insulating sleeve to the pretensioner connector. Recommendation: Advised owner to carry out seat-related modifications at a 4S dealership.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Qin Pro: Wiring harness clip at right rear C-pillar detached, causing intermittent short circuit.

Vehicle: 2020 Qin petrol variant, 52,000 km. Symptoms: Airbag warning light illuminates after rain or washing, clears in dry weather. Diagnosis: Removed C-pillar trim panel. Found pretensioner harness retainer clip broken; harness drooped against C-pillar metal reinforcement plate. Long-term micro-vibration wore through insulation. Ground resistance measured 200 Ω wet, >10 MΩ dry. Repair: Replaced C-pillar harness retainer clip. Wrapped worn harness section with fleece tape. Applied 3M insulating tape to C-pillar metal edges. Maintained harness-to-body metal clearance >20 mm. Verified insulation with spray test.
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.