B1346 on Kia
Driver airbag (first stage) circuit resistance too high (Kia, Hyundai)
Severity: Inspect soon
High resistance in the driver airbag firing circuit means the computer cannot confirm that airbag, and Honda and Toyota owner's manuals say an airbag light needs prompt attention because the airbags may not work as designed.
This page covers only what differs on Kia. For what B1346 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the B1346 guide.
What's different on Kia
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2012–2013 · Rio
Supported by vehicle dataKia's ELE218 replaces the clockspring for B1346/B1481. Whether it is still current is not verified.
2014–2015 · Forte
Supported by vehicle dataKia's ELE218 replaces the clockspring for B1346/B1481. Whether it is still current is not verified.
ELE218 (rev. 1)Status unverified
Clockspring replacement for airbag warning light on, B1346/B1481
2012–2015rio, forte, forte-koup · issued · NHTSA 10189271
Replaces the driver's airbag clockspring on some 2012–2013 Rio and 2014–2015 Forte/Forte Koup; revision of ELE218.
We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.
Sources and review
- Kia TSB ELE218: clockspring replacement for airbag warning light on, DTC B1346/B1481
- Kia TSB ELE218 (rev. 1): clockspring replacement for airbag warning light on, DTC B1346/B1481
- 2023 Accord Owner's Manual: Airbag System Indicators
- Camry Owner's Manual (OM06291U)
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- Saurabh K.
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- Technician review
- Technician review pending
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