Code
B1435
MITSUBISHI
B — Body
FL side ABG active circuit open
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open or broken wiring in front-left airbag/pretensioner circuit
- Poor or corroded connector at the front-left airbag/pretensioner or SRS ECU
- Disconnected connector after service or collision repair
- Failed front-left airbag module or pretensioner (open squib)
- Faulty SRS control unit or internal driver failure
- Harness damage where it flexes (door hinge, seat, B-pillar)
Symptoms
- SRS / airbag warning lamp illuminated
- One or more SRS/airbag-related faults stored in memory
- Front-left airbag or pretensioner may be disabled (no deployment on that side if crash occurs)
- Possible intermittent warning if wiring is damaged and movement-dependent
What to check
- Read SRS codes and freeze-frame data with a compatible scan tool
- Visually inspect front-left airbag/pretensioner connector(s), harness routing, and SRS ECU connector for damage, corrosion, or disconnection
- Inspect areas of flex (door hinge, seat belt anchor, B-pillar) for chafed wiring
- Check for signs of prior repairs or splice wiring in SRS harness
- Follow manufacturer safety procedure: disconnect battery and wait the specified time before touching SRS components
Signal parameters
- Typical squib (airbag/pretensioner) circuit shows low resistance when intact (consult the specific service manual for exact ohm values)
- Open-circuit will read as infinite resistance (OL) between squib pins and SRS ECU
- SRS ECU supplies short diagnostic and firing pulses only; do not apply external power to squib circuits
- Exact voltage/pulse parameters and resistance limits vary by model — use manufacturer data
Diagnostic algorithm
- Safety first: disable SRS system per service manual (disconnect battery and wait specified time) before inspecting or disconnecting connectors
- Use a compatible scan tool to read and record stored SRS codes and freeze-frame data. Note any additional SRS codes.
- Visually inspect the front-left airbag/pretensioner connector, the mating connector at the module, and wiring along its routing (especially door hinge, B-pillar, seat anchor). Look for corrosion, bent pins, damage, or disconnected connectors.
- With battery disconnected, check continuity/resistance of the front-left squib circuit between the SRS ECU connector and the airbag/pretensioner connector. Compare to published service limits. Do not attempt live measurements that could deploy the device.
- If open/infinite resistance is found, isolate the open section of harness and repair/replace wiring or connectors as required. If resistance is within spec but code remains, inspect for intermittent opens by moving harness while monitoring continuity or use a scan tool live-data/function test.
- If harness and connector are good but circuit still reports open, swap or test the front-left airbag/pretensioner module per service manual procedures (bench resistance checks per manufacturer guidance) and consider SRS ECU testing/replace if outputs are faulty.
- After repairs, reconnect battery per safety procedure, clear SRS codes with a scan tool, and verify SRS warning lamp goes out and no related codes return.
- Note: Always follow the manufacturer’s specific diagnostic and safety procedures when working on SRS circuits to avoid accidental deployment and injury.
Likely causes
- Damaged or pinched harness at door hinge or B-pillar causing an open circuit
- Loose/corroded connector at the front-left airbag or pretensioner
- Open squib inside the front-left airbag/pretensioner module
- Connector not fully seated after previous service or collision repair
Fault status
Status
Front-left ABG active circuit open — SRS control unit detects an open/interrupt in the front-left airbag/pretensioner circuit. SRS lamp on; front-left deployment may be disabled.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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