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BodyB1006

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

N153 - Driver seat belt tensioner igniter 1

30 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

  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 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1006No description available Body
BYDB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
CheryB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
ChryslerB1006No description available Body
DaewooB1006No description available Body
DFFSB1006The left rear pretensioner resistance is too high BrandBody
DFFXB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
GeelyB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
GMB1006No description available Body
Great WallB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
HafeiB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
HoldenB1006Security Code Not Programmed BrandBody
HondaB1006MICU lost communication with Power Window Master Switch BrandBody
IsuzuB1006No description available Body
Land RoverB1006Front center impact classification sensor BrandBody
MahindraB1006RPAS Sensor Rear Right No Signal Communication (RR) BrandBody
MaseratiB1006No description available Body
MitsubishiB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
OpelB1006No description available Body
PeugeotB1006No description available Body
ProtonB1006Rear inside TEMP. sensor low BrandBody
SaabB1006No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1006CR Sensor connection Cable was Fault BrandBody
SmartB1006No description available Body
SprinterB1006No description available Body
SubaruB1006No description available Body
SuzukiB1006CONTROL UNIT BrandBody
TataB1006'Driver Information Center - Mode' Switch Open BrandBody
ToyotaB1006No description available Body
VolkswagenB1006N153 - Driver seat belt tensioner igniter 1 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 9

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1006 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB100600Touch Instrument Cluster (IC) communication error BrandBody
SsangYongB100611Blower circuit short to ground BrandBody
SsangYongB100612Blower circuit short to battery (+) BrandBody
VolkswagenB10061ADriver seat belt tensioner igniter, insufficient resistance BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB100628Sensor 1 of the pressure and temperature sensor for refrigerant between compressor and condenser has a malfunction. The signal offset is outside the permissible range. BrandBody
HyundaiB100652is set when variant coding is incorrectly performed as if PSB option is installed on the vehicle even though real vehicle has not PSB on the CAN BUS BrandBody
VolkswagenB100653Igniter 1 for driver seat belt tensioner BrandBody
HyundaiB100655is set when variant coding is incorrectly performed as if PSB option is not installed on the vehicle even though real vehicle has PSB on the CAN BUS BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB100691Sensor 1 of the pressure and temperature sensor for refrigerant between compressor and condenser has a malfunction. The parameter is outside the permissible range. BrandBody

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