B1608 Left front airbag sensor fails its initialization
What does B1608 mean on a Toyota?
B1608. Left front airbag sensor fails its initialization. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B1608
- Failed left front airbag sensor
- Front airbag sensor harness open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection
- Failed center airbag sensor assembly
- Low system voltage
How to fix B1608
- Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS circuits
- Confirm the code and inspect the front sensor area
- Inspect and reseat the front airbag sensor connectors
- Test the sensor circuit for opens and shorts
- Replace the sensor only after tests fail