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BodyB1008

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

N197 - Rear belt tensioner igniter on passenger side

29 brands affected · Description from Volkswagen 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

  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

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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1008No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1008No description available Body
BYDB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
CheryB1008Relay burnout BrandBody
ChryslerB1008No description available Body
DaewooB1008Wrong Security Code Entered BrandBody
DFFSB1008Left rear pretensioner circuit short to ground BrandBody
DFFXB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
GeelyB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
GMB1008No description available Body
Great WallB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
HafeiB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
HoldenB1008Calibration Data BrandBody
HondaB1008MICU lost communication with Gauge control module BrandBody
IsuzuB1008No description available Body
Land RoverB1008Windshield wiper mode switch BrandBody
MahindraB1008GPS Antenna Short Circuit to Battery (+)ve BrandBody
MaseratiB1008No description available Body
MitsubishiB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
OpelB1008No description available Body
PeugeotB1008No description available Body
ProtonB1008Rear inside TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
SaabB1008No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1008Right Brake Light Open Circuit BrandBody
SmartB1008No description available Body
SprinterB1008No description available Body
SuzukiB1008PASSENGER AIR BAG ON' Indicator Light Circuit BrandBody
TataB1008Ignition Supply Voltage High BrandBody
VolkswagenB1008N197 - Rear belt tensioner igniter on passenger side 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 10

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1008 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB100800Connected Control Unit (CCU) interior Network Access Device (NAD) overheating (stage 1) BrandBody
SsangYongB100811Front passenger seat temperature control actuator circuit short to ground BrandBody
SsangYongB100815Front passenger seat temperature control actuator circuit open or short to battery (+) BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB100828Sensor 1 of the pressure and temperature sensor for the suction line has a malfunction. The signal offset is outside the permissible range. BrandBody
HyundaiB100852When setting variant coding, if the MDPS option is added to the vehicle not equipped with MDPS, sets DTC BrandBody
VolkswagenB100853Rear belt tensioner igniter on front passenger side deactivated BrandBody
HyundaiB100855When setting variant coding, if the MDPS option is not added to the vehicle equipped with MDPS, sets DTC BrandBody
SsangYongB100877Front passenger seat temperature control actuator position control error BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB100886Notpfad Ansteuerung durch ESP BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB100891Sensor 1 of the pressure and temperature sensor for the suction line has a malfunction. The parameter is outside the permissible range. BrandBody

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