BodyB1003

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Configuration fault (warning - this fault may be a spurious fault)

33 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

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

Wiring or connector fault
Faulty sensor or switch
Water or corrosion in a connector
Control module fault
Low battery voltage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. If it concerns the brakes, brake vacuum, charging/alternator, engine oil or coolant, have it diagnosed before driving. Airbags or seat belts may not work in a crash, and a brake or charging fault can leave the car unsafe or stranded. For convenience systems (windows, locks, climate), have it checked when convenient.

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 33

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1003	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1003	No description available	Body
BYD	B1003	Inside temperature sensor open Brand	Body
Chery	B1003	External load circuit open Brand	Body
Chrysler	B1003	No description available	Body
Daewoo	B1003	No description available	Body
Daihatsu	B1003	Nonvolatile access Brand	Body
DFFS	B1003	Configuration error Brand	Body
DFFX	B1003	Inside temperature sensor open Brand	Body
Geely	B1003	Inside temperature sensor open Brand	Body
GM	B1003	Programming mode active message not received Brand	Body
Great Wall	B1003	Inside temperature sensor open Brand	Body
Hafei	B1003	Inside temperature sensor open Brand	Body
Holden	B1003	Electronic Control Unit Brand	Body
Honda	B1003	No description available	Body
Isuzu	B1003	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1003	Left hood deployment control Brand	Body
Mahindra	B1003	Driver Front-Airbag 1 resistance value too high Brand	Body
Maserati	B1003	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1003	A/C mode SW Brand	Body
Opel	B1003	Programming mode active message not received Brand	Body
Perodua	B1003	Nonvolatile access Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1003	No description available	Body
Proton	B1003	A/C mode SW Brand	Body
Saab	B1003	Programming mode active message not received Brand	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1003	At Least Two 21W Left Turn Light Open Circuit Brand	Body
Smart	B1003	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1003	No description available	Body
Subaru	B1003	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1003	Coil Antenna Malfunction Brand	Body
Tata	B1003	Fuel Level Sensor Short Brand	Body
Toyota	B1003	Configuration fault (warning - this fault may be a spurious fault) Brand	Body
Volkswagen	B1003	No description available	Body

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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1003 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B100300	CAN communication: Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) signal not received (shift-by-wire position signal) Brand	Body
SsangYong	B100311	Evaporator Air Temperature (EAT) sensor circuit short to ground Brand	Body
SsangYong	B100315	Evaporator Air Temperature (EAT) sensor circuit open or short to battery (+) Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B100316	Unterspannung (lokal < 6V) im Fahrzeug oder Klemme 30 am EZS fehlt Brand	Body
Hyundai	B100352	When setting variant coding, if the ABS option is added to vehicle not equipped with ABS, sets DTC Brand	Body
Hyundai	B100355	When setting variant coding, if the ABS option is not added to the vehicle equipped with ABS, sets DTC Brand	Body

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