OBD Guide

B1673

Seat Driver Occupied Input Circuit Open

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • The SRS system may not operate in the event of an accident.
  • Error B1673 in fault memory

Causes

  • Broken or damaged sensor wiring harness
  • Seat occupancy sensor malfunction
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the SRS module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Inspect connectors for oxidation or damage
  3. Check the resistance of the seat occupancy sensor
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Clear error codes and check if B1673 returns

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