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BodyB001A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Center Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control

12 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

1What it means in plain English

A body system has a fault. Depending on the make, this range can include airbags and seat belts, windows, locks and climate control, and also charging, brake, oil or coolant sensors.

2Common causes

  1. Wiring or connector fault
  2. Faulty sensor or switch
  3. Water or corrosion in a connector
  4. Control module fault
  5. Low battery voltage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The airbag may not deploy in a crash. Have it checked by a qualified technician; do not work on airbag wiring yourself.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB001ACenter Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
CheryB001ALeft front impact sensor communication error BrandBody
DaewooB001ADriver Outer Pretensioner Circuit Open BrandBody
EOBDB001AAuslösesteuerung Frontstufe 3 Mitte BrandBody
GMB001ACenter Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
HoldenB001ADriver Seat Belt Anchor Pretensioner Deployment Loop BrandBody
OpelB001ACenter Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
PeugeotB001ACenter Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB001ACenter Frontal Stage 3 Deployment Control SAEBody
MG (SAIC)B001ALH Mirror Common Switch Stuck at 12V BrandBody
SWM MotorB001AThe right side airbag igniter has high resistance BrandBody
ToyotaB001ACenter frontal stage 3 deployment control BrandBody

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

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