B1166 Open circuit in the left curtain shield airbag squib circuit

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

What does B1166 mean on a Toyota?

B1166. Open circuit in the left curtain shield airbag squib circuit. The deploy loop has no continuity. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B1166

How to fix B1166

  1. Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS wiring
  2. Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scanner and read freeze frame
  3. Inspect and reseat the left curtain shield airbag squib connector
  4. Test the left curtain shield airbag squib circuit for opens, shorts and resistance
  5. Replace the left curtain shield airbag squib only after the circuit tests fail