BodyB1016

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger front airbag stage 2 circuit short to ground

32 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 32

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1016	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1016	No description available	Body
BYD	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
Chery	B1016	Relay burnout Brand	Body
Chrysler	B1016	No description available	Body
Daewoo	B1016	Control Unit Re-Initialisation Brand	Body
DFFS	B1016	Front passenger forward airbag stage 2 short to ground Brand	Body
DFFX	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
Geely	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
GM	B1016	No description available	Body
Great Wall	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
Hafei	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
Holden	B1016	GSM Communication Malfunction Brand	Body
Honda	B1016	MICU lost communication with Keyless access unit Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1016	No description available	Body
Isuzu	B1016	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1016	Status switch Brand	Body
Mahindra	B1016	Front Wiper on-off relay output short to battery Brand	Body
Maserati	B1016	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
Opel	B1016	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1016	No description available	Body
Proton	B1016	Heater water TEMP. sensor low Brand	Body
Saab	B1016	SIR 16 Atual Brand	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1016	Rear Fog Light Open Circuit Brand	Body
Smart	B1016	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1016	No description available	Body
Subaru	B1016	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1016	Passenger air bag circuit resistance low Brand	Body
Tata	B1016	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1016	Passenger front airbag stage 2 circuit short to ground Brand	Body
Volkswagen	B1016	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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1016 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B101600	Built-in battery not charging Brand	Body

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