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B1907 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Air Bag Crash Sensor #2 Ground Circuit Failure". This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $154.99 . Once we are able to diagnose the problem, you will be provided with an upfront quote for the recommended fix and receive $50.0 off as a credit towards the repair. All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
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The B1907 trouble code detects a circuit failure in the #2 airbag crash sensor.
The B1907 code is a generic OBD-II trouble code that implies a #2 airbag crash sensor circuit malfunction. The #2 crash sensor is used, along with the other crash sensors, to determine when the vehicle is experiencing extreme impact, so that the airbags can be deployed. As the number and location of the airbag crash sensors varies from vehicle to vehicle, there is no specific location that the #2 crash sensor will be placed in. If the body control module, airbag control module, or powertrain control module (PCM) detect a circuit voltage reading from the #2 airbag crash sensor that is unusual, then the B1907 code might be triggered.
There are two fairly common causes of the B1907 trouble code. The first is damaged or defective electrical components, such as the wires, fuses, or connectors in the system, or even the circuit itself. The second is a faulty #2 airbag crash sensor. It is also possible, though very rare, that a defective PCM, airbag control module, or powertrain control module is causing the B1907 code.
When the B1907 code is detected, the check engine soon Warning Light will likely illuminate on the gauge cluster, and the airbag Warning Light may illuminate as well. In most cases, the airbag system will not properly function, so the airbags will be unlikely to inflate in the event of an accident.
The B1907 code will be diagnosed using a basic OBD-II trouble code scanner. A reputable mechanic can use the scanner to look at the freeze frame data and gather information about the B1907 code, while also checking to see if there are any other trouble codes present. If there are, then the codes should be addressed in the order that they appear in. The trouble codes will then be reset, the vehicle restarted, and the B1907 code checked for. If the code is no longer detected, then it was likely triggered inaccurately, or is the result of an intermittent issue.
If the B1907 code remains present, then the mechanic will visually inspect the fuses, wires, and connectors in the crash sensor system, and replace any that are damaged or otherwise compromised. The circuit will then need to be checked, followed by an inspection of the #2 airbag crash sensor.
After any part is replaced, the codes will again need to be reset, the vehicle restarted, and the B1907 code checked for. By doing this, the mechanic will know as soon as the problem is resolved.
The most commonly made mistake when diagnosing the B1907 code comes from a failure to properly adhere to the OBD-II code diagnosis protocol. The diagnosis protocol should by complied with during every diagnosis, to help guarantee efficient and accurate inspections and repairs.
Often, operational airbag crash sensors are erroneously replaced when the electrical components are not first inspected.
A vehicle with a detected B1907 trouble code will display no drivability problems. The airbag system will likely be inoperable though, which means that the driver and passengers will not have airbags if an accident happens. Airbags are important safety features that can save lives, so the vehicle should not be driven until an inspection and repair have taken place.
Possible repairs for the B1907 trouble code are:
The B1907 code is a manufacturer specific trouble code. Manufacture specific codes are trouble codes that have different definitions depending on the automaker. For some cars, the B1907 code will detect a different issue than a #2 airbag crash sensor circuit failure. Mechanics should always pay attention to the vehicle they are inspecting when diagnosing this code.
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