B1637 The airbag ECU has lost communication with the left rear airbag sensor
What does B1637 mean on a Toyota?
B1637. The airbag ECU has lost communication with the left rear airbag sensor. The airbag warning light stays on and the system may not deploy correctly.. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B1637
- Faulty left side airbag sensor
- Faulty left rear airbag sensor
- Faulty center airbag sensor assembly
- Open or shorted airbag sensor harness
- Poor electrical connection at the airbag sensor
How to fix B1637
- Confirm the code with a scan tool
- Check the airbag sensor connector and wiring
- Test the sensor circuit for opens and shorts
- Inspect the center airbag sensor assembly connections
- Replace the sensor only after the circuit tests fail
- Clear the code and retest