What causes B1159 on a Toyota?

Open or short in the left front airbag sensor circuit Loose or corroded connector at the left front airbag sensor Damaged harness between the airbag sensor center and the left front airbag sensor Failed left front airbag sensor Faulty airbag sensor assembly center

How do I fix B1159 on a Toyota?

Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS wiring Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scanner and read freeze frame Inspect and reseat the left front airbag sensor connector Test the left front airbag sensor circuit for opens, shorts and resistance Replace the left front airbag sensor only after the circuit tests fail

B1159 Malfunction in the left front airbag sensor

Q: What does B1159 mean on a Toyota?

B1159. Malfunction in the left front airbag sensor. Applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Category: Body
Severity: Airbag Light
Applies to: Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code

What does B1159 mean on a Toyota?

B1159. Malfunction in the left front airbag sensor. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B1159

Open or short in the left front airbag sensor circuit
Loose or corroded connector at the left front airbag sensor
Damaged harness between the airbag sensor center and the left front airbag sensor
Failed left front airbag sensor
Faulty airbag sensor assembly center

How to fix B1159

Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS wiring
Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scanner and read freeze frame
Inspect and reseat the left front airbag sensor connector
Test the left front airbag sensor circuit for opens, shorts and resistance
Replace the left front airbag sensor only after the circuit tests fail