B1847 Short to ground in the curtain shield squib left second step circuit
What does B1847 mean on a Toyota?
B1847. Short to ground in the curtain shield squib left second step circuit. The left roof airbag second stage loop touches ground and the SRS light stays on. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B1847
- Second stage curtain squib wire shorted to ground
- Faulty left curtain shield airbag assembly
- Corroded or loose squib connector
- Failed center airbag sensor assembly
- Chafed harness at the headliner
How to fix B1847
- Disconnect the battery and wait before touching SRS circuits
- Confirm the code with an SRS-capable scan tool
- Inspect and reseat the squib connector
- Test the squib circuit for opens and shorts
- Replace the airbag part only after tests fail