B1813 Short to positive in the driver side squib second step circuit

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

What does B1813 mean on a Toyota?

B1813. Short to positive in the driver side squib second step circuit. The second stage of the driver airbag loop sees battery voltage and the SRS light stays on. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.

Common causes of B1813

How to fix B1813

  1. Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS circuits
  2. Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scan tool
  3. Inspect and reseat the squib connector
  4. Test the squib circuit for opens and shorts
  5. Replace the airbag part only after tests fail