B0136 (blink 74) on Toyota Corolla E120: Open in P/T Squib (LH) Circuit
Short answer: B0136 means “Open in P/T Squib (LH) Circuit”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the SRS system and turns on the SRS airbag warning. First check: workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE NO.3 -> CHECK AIR BAG SENSOR ASSYCENTER -> CHECK P/T SQUIB (LH).
- Code
- B0136 · blink 74
- System
- SRS
- Dashboard light
- SRS airbag warning
- Applies to
- Cars with airbags (SRS)
- Confidence
- high (official Toyota RM821E)
- Source
- toyotamanuals.gitlab.io
Symptoms and when it is set
- S Open circuit in PL+ wire harness or PL− wire harness of squib S P/T squib (LH) malfunction S Airbag sensor assembly malfunction
Likely causes
- Seat belt pretensioner (LH); Airbag sensor assembly; Wire harness
What to check, in order
- Workshop check order (RM821E): CHECK INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE NO.3 -> CHECK AIR BAG SENSOR ASSYCENTER -> CHECK P/T SQUIB (LH)
Related on this car
Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.

