BodyB1005

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

N251 - Driver side curtain airbag igniter

29 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen data.

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

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

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

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 29

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B1005	No description available	Body
BYD	B1005	Rear inside TEMP.SNS. performance Brand	Body
Chery	B1005	Line K short to ground Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1005	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1005	Circuit cross fault Brand	Body
DFFX	B1005	Rear inside TEMP.SNS. performance Brand	Body
Geely	B1005	Rear inside TEMP.SNS. performance Brand	Body
GM	B1005	No description available	Body
Great Wall	B1005	K-line Short to Ground Brand	Body
Hafei	B1005	Rear inside TEMP.SNS. performance Brand	Body
Holden	B1005	Rear Fog Lamps Circuit Brand	Body
Honda	B1005	MICU lost communication with Relay Control Module Brand	Body
Isuzu	B1005	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1005	Left frontal impact classification sensor Brand	Body
Mahindra	B1005	RPAS Sensor Rear Center Right No signal communication (RRC) Brand	Body
Maserati	B1005	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1005	Rear inside TEMP.SNS. performance Brand	Body
Opel	B1005	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1005	No description available	Body
Proton	B1005	Rear inside TEMP.SNS. performance Brand	Body
Saab	B1005	No description available	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1005	CL Sensor connection Cable was Fault Brand	Body
Smart	B1005	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1005	No description available	Body
Subaru	B1005	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1005	CONTROL UNIT Brand	Body
Tata	B1005	'Reset Switch Stuck Brand	Body
Toyota	B1005	No description available	Body
Volkswagen	B1005	N251 - Driver side curtain airbag igniter Brand	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 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1005 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B100500	CAN communication: dashboard signal not received (region specification information) Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B100502	Der Feuchte- und Temperatursensor 2 hat Funktionsstörung. There is a general signal fault. Brand	Body
SsangYong	B100509	Ionizer error Brand	Body
SsangYong	B10051C	Battery voltage low Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B100528	Der Feuchte- und Temperatursensor 2 hat Funktionsstörung. The signal offset is outside the permissible range. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B10052A	Der Feuchte- und Temperatursensor 2 hat Funktionsstörung. There is no signal change. Brand	Body
Hyundai	B100552	When setting variant coding, if the Air bag option is added to the vehicle not equipped with Air bag, sets DTC Brand	Body
Hyundai	B100555	When setting variant coding, if the Air bag option is not added to the vehicle equipped with Air bag, sets DTC Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B100593	ISM Notpfad defekt Brand	Body

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