B1868 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes

B1868 – Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Failure

 

B1868 Possible Symptoms

 

Air Bag Warning Light ON

 

B1868 Possible Causes

 

Blown Air Bag Warning Light bulb,Air Bag Warning Light bulb harness is open or shorted,Air Bag Warning Light bulb circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Restrain Control Module (RCM)

 

B1868 Description

 

The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (??) seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. This initial 6 seconds of illumination is considered normal operation and is called Prove-Out of the air bag indicator. The air bag indicator is then used to warn the driver that there is a fault in the air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) . The air bag Restrain Control Module (RCM) module monitors the air bag indicator for open and short to ground conditions. If the ECS detects an open or short to ground condition on the air bag indicator circuit, it will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1868 in memory. If the RCM detects an air bag indicator failure in addition to another SRS failure, the RCM will send a signal to the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) module to produce five sets of five tone bursts.