Lost Communication With Door Side Airbag Sensor LH
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B1697 TOYOTA Possible Causes
- Faulty Side Airbag Sensor Left (LH)
- Side Airbag Sensor Left (LH) harness is open or shorted
- Side Airbag Sensor Left (LH) circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Rear Airbag Sensor Left (LH)
- Faulty Center Airbag Sensor Assembly
How do I fix code B1697 TOYOTA?
Check the “Possible Causes” listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the B1697 TOYOTA code
The cost of diagnosing the B1697 TOYOTA code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B1697 TOYOTA Description
The Side Collision Sensor Left (LH) circuit (to determine deployment of the Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly LH and Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH) is composed of the Center Airbag Sensor Assembly, Side Airbag Sensor LH and Rear Airbag Sensor LH. The Side Airbag Sensor LH and Rear Airbag Sensor LH detect impacts to the vehicle and send signals to the Center Airbag Sensor Assembly to determine if the airbag should be deployed. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is stored when a malfunction is detected for the Side Collision LH circuit (to determine deployment of the Front Seat Side Airbag Assembly LH and Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly LH).