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B179C-00

DTC B179C-00 indicates the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) detects an abnormally low-resistance connection (typically <2Ω) between the front passenger side second-stage seatbelt pretensioner firing circuit and body ground — Atto 8

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DTC B179C-00 indicates the Airbag Control Unit (ACU) detects an abnormally low-resistance connection (typically <2Ω) between the front passenger side second-stage seatbelt pretensioner firing circuit and body ground.

The second-stage pretensioner is a component of the dual-stage adaptive seatbelt system.

During a severe collision, it triggers sequentially with the first stage to provide progressive restraint protection.

A short to ground causes the ACU to flag this firing circuit as failed, which illuminates the SRS warning lamp, disables the front passenger side airbag and pretensioner functions, and prevents second-stage pretensioner activation during a collision.

This hard fault remains active, and cycling the ignition does not clear it.

Repair the wiring insulation or replace the faulty component.

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Real-World Cases
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Worn seat tracks cause intermittent short circuit

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Vehicle: Qin EV300 2017. Customer reported the SRS warning light lit intermittently, more often on bumpy roads. Scanner read historic fault B179C-00 (intermittent short to ground). Inspection found the yellow wiring harness corrugated tube beneath the passenger seat contacted the inner metal edge of the seat rail at full rearward travel. Friction wore through the insulation, exposing copper that touched the seat frame and shorted to ground. Repair: Wrapped the damaged section with abrasion-resistant tape, repositioned the harness retaining clips, and verified clearance throughout the seat’s full travel. Cleared codes and cycled the seat rail repeatedly; fault resolved.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Pretensioner connector corroded and shorted after water ingress

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Model: Qin 100 2017. After wading repairs, the SRS warning light remained on with current DTC B179C-00. Inspection revealed the pre-tensioner connector beneath the front passenger seat (2-pin yellow) had water stains and green copper corrosion inside, with 0.8Ω between pins. Root cause: previous wading depth exceeded the seat rails, and the degraded seal let water in. Cleaned the connector, dried it with compressed air, and applied insulating silicone grease; resistance returned to normal on retest. Advised customer to replace the connector seal and inspect other SRS connectors on the same side to prevent repeat water ingress.
BYD DTC AI Analysis

Aftermarket heated seat installation damaged the wiring harness

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Model: Qin EV450 2018. SRS warning illuminated after the customer had a passenger seat ventilation system installed at an aftermarket shop. Removing the seat revealed the installer had secured the fan with self-tapping screws, penetrating the seat foam and piercing the seatbelt pretensioner harness. This shorted both positive and negative wires to the seat frame (ground), triggering DTC B179C-00. The short burned out the ACU internal protection circuit. Repair: Replaced the damaged harness section (from the floor connector to the pretensioner), repaired the seat foam, and rerouted the wiring to avoid the aftermarket components. Since the ACU locks the fault after detecting a short, we performed an SRS system configuration reset using the diagnostic tool.
Other Atto 8 Fault Codes
B1108For the BYD Song MAX (2017–2019), DTC B1108 indicates a short circuit in the PM2.5 air quality detection module (dust sensor) or its wiring harness. The sensor uses laser scattering to detect in-cabin and outside PM2.5 concentrations and transmits data to the HVAC ECU via the LIN bus or an analog signal. Short circuit conditions include: 1) Sensor power supply wire (+5V/+12V) shorted to ground 2) Signal wire shorted to power or ground 3) Short circuit in the sensor's internal photoelectric detection circuit This fault prevents the automatic climate control from switching between fresh air and recirculation based on air quality. The system enters fail-safe mode (typically forced recirculation). Severe short-circuit current can destroy the HVAC ECU sampling circuit. The system classifies this as a Level 3 severe fault and restricts vehicle operation to prevent electrical fires or controller damage. For other BYD models (such as the Qin EV, E5, and Song DM), B1108 indicates a driver-side sunload sensor fault, reflecting differences in DTC definitions across models.B110811This DTC indicates a short circuit in the air conditioning system PM2.5 air quality sensor (rapid detector). Specifically, abnormal continuity exists between the sensor power supply circuit or signal output circuit and body ground or battery positive. This causes the control module (ACU/air conditioning controller) to detect abnormal current or a voltage signal outside the valid range (typically 0V or supply voltage). The PM2.5 sensor monitors internal and external particulate concentrations, providing the data the automatic air conditioning system uses to switch between fresh air and recirculation modes. A short circuit disables the air quality monitoring function. This fault may force the air conditioning system into recirculation protection mode and trigger related thermal management system faults, as the air conditioning system acts as a key actuator in vehicle thermal management. In severe cases, the short circuit current can damage the internal sampling circuit of the air conditioning controller or overheat the wiring harness.B1109DTC B1109 indicates an open circuit in the communication line between the air conditioning system PM2.5 air quality sensor (dust concentration sensor) and the air conditioning control unit (AC ECU), or an open circuit within the sensor internal circuitry. Typically located in the air conditioning intake duct, this sensor monitors real-time PM2.5 particle concentration inside and outside the vehicle. It provides data to the automatic air conditioning system for intelligent switching between fresh air and recirculation modes and for controlling the air purification device. During an open circuit fault, the AC ECU cannot receive the air quality signal, triggering the system fail-safe mode. Symptoms typically include failure of the automatic recirculation function, abnormal air purification indicator light operation, or abnormal air quality data displayed on the air conditioning panel. Severe cases may compromise the cabin environment control strategy, but do not directly affect vehicle driving safety.B110913DTC B110913 indicates an open signal circuit for the PM2.5 rapid detector (in-cabin air quality sensor). This sensor typically mounts inside the air conditioning system intake duct. It monitors in-cabin PM2.5 concentration in real time and provides data to the automatic air conditioning system for intelligent control of the air purification function. The BYD diagnostic protocol uses sub-code '13' to specifically indicate an open signal circuit. Although this fault theoretically affects a comfort feature, BYD Qin series vehicles classify it as a Level 3 (severe) fault. This classification occurs because the air conditioning system interacts with the battery thermal management system (e.g., monitoring battery cooling intake air quality). The fault can disable the automatic air conditioning mode and prevent the air purification function from operating. In extreme cases, it affects the battery compartment intake air quality assessment, triggering the 'repair immediately' strategy.B110AThis DTC indicates interrupted CAN bus communication or abnormal data between the air conditioning control unit (ACU) and the PM2.5 air quality sensor. The PM2.5 sensor monitors particulate concentration inside and outside the vehicle and provides the basis for purification control in the automatic air conditioning system. The ACU triggers this fault if it fails to receive a valid CAN message from the sensor within the specified period (usually 100-500 ms), if message verification fails, or if the signal frame times out. Although this fault does not affect vehicle driving safety, it disables the automatic air purification function. The air conditioning system cannot automatically switch between recirculation and fresh air modes or activate the air purification mode based on air quality. A persistent fault may restrict the thermal management strategy.
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.