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BodyB0020

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left Side Airbag Deployment Control

31 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 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
BAIC MotorB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
BYDB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
CheryB0020Left side airbag BrandBody
DaewooB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFSB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
DFFXB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
DFXKB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
EOBDB0020Left side airbag deployment control BrandBody
GeelyB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
GMB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
Great WallB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
HafeiB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
HoldenB0020Driver Seat Side Air Bag Deployment Loop BrandBody
HondaB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
HyundaiB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
IsuzuB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
Land RoverB0020DTC Check -13 BrandBody
MaseratiB0020Left Side Seat Deployment Squib 1-Component or System Operating Conditions BrandBody
MitsubishiB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
OpelB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
PeugeotB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
ProtonB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
SaabB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B0020Logic Power Loss BrandBody
SmartB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
SprinterB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
SuzukiB0020SIDE A/B MODULE LH BrandBody
TataB0020Left Side Airbag Deployment Control SAEBody
ToyotaB0020Left front side airbag circuit failure 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.

5Extended variant codes 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B0020 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB002000Die Zündpille für Sidebag vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. BrandBody
SmartB002000No description available Body
SprinterB002000No description available Body

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