B1159 (blink 16) on Toyota Corolla E120: Front Airbag Sensor (LH) Malfunction

Short answer: B1159 means “Front Airbag Sensor (LH) Malfunction”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the SRS system and turns on the SRS airbag warning. First check: front airbag sensor (LH); Airbag sensor assembly; Wire harness; Engine room main wire harness.

Code

B1159 · blink 16

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

1. /B1159/16 S Front airbag sensor (LH) malfunction

Likely causes

1. Front airbag sensor (LH); Airbag sensor assembly; Wire harness; Engine room main wire harness

Related on this car

• All fault codes for this car
• Warning lights
• Where the parts are (parts map)
• Common problems

← B1158/16

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.