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BYD B160A1A

Driver frontal airbag resistance equals 0

DriveUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with B160A1A present.
ChargeUnknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to charge with B160A1A present.
ServiceContact a qualified BYD service provider or technician qualified for SRS diagnosis. The supplied evidence does not state whether service is mandatory, but the code concerns the driver frontal airbag diagnostic circuit.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

BYD DTC B160A1A means: Driver frontal airbag resistance equals 0. It is documented for the 2022–2026 BYD ATTO 3 (Global).

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1. What does B160A1A mean?

BYD DTC B160A1A means: Driver frontal airbag resistance equals 0. It is documented for the 2022–2026 BYD ATTO 3 (Global).

2. Technical explanation

Verified diagnostic evidence defines B160A1A as “Driver frontal airbag resistance equals 0.” The supplied evidence does not establish the underlying component failure, circuit condition, diagnostic thresholds, or repair procedure.

3. What system is affected?

SRS (Supplemental Restraint System), specifically the driver frontal airbag diagnostic circuit.

4. How serious is this code?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not assign a severity level.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • A stored SRS DTC B160A1A may be present. No other symptoms are established by the supplied verified evidence.

6. Possible causes

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to drive with B160A1A present.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish whether the vehicle is safe to charge with B160A1A present.

9. What you can safely do

  • Do not attempt high-voltage or SRS repair procedures based on this code alone.
  • Have the vehicle assessed by a qualified BYD service provider or technician qualified to diagnose SRS systems.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm the exact DTC is B160A1A using an appropriate diagnostic tool.
  2. Do not perform airbag circuit testing, connector work, or component replacement without manufacturer-approved SRS service information and qualified training.
  3. The supplied evidence does not establish additional troubleshooting steps.

11. When to contact service

Contact a qualified BYD service provider or technician qualified for SRS diagnosis. The supplied evidence does not state whether service is mandatory, but the code concerns the driver frontal airbag diagnostic circuit.

12. What the service center may check

  • Verify the presence and status of DTC B160A1A.
  • Further service checks are not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified source: OBDTotal technical manual index, “BYD ATTO 3 diagnostic evidence,” locator: ATTO 3 | ATTO 3 / Yuan Plus (SC2E) | B160A1A. It identifies B160A1A as “Driver frontal airbag resistance equals 0.”

19. Frequently asked questions

What does BYD code B160A1A mean?

It means “Driver frontal airbag resistance equals 0.”

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

The supplied evidence applies to the global BYD ATTO 3 model years 2022 through 2026.

What causes B160A1A?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

Can I drive with B160A1A?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish driving safety for this code.

Can I charge the vehicle with B160A1A?

Unknown. The supplied verified evidence does not establish charging safety for this code.

20. Sources & verification

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