B1852 Short to ground in the rear side squib right circuit
What does B1852 mean on a Toyota?
B1852. Short to ground in the rear side squib right circuit. The right rear seat airbag 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 B1852
- Damaged rear side squib wire on the right
- Faulty right rear side airbag assembly
- Corroded or loose squib connector
- Failed center airbag sensor assembly
- Chafed harness at the rear seat
How to fix B1852
- 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