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BodyB1017

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Detonating tubes mutual short

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

  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 33

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1017No description available Body
BAIC MotorB1017Belt Pretensioner Front Driver Loop Short to GND BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB1017No description available Body
BMWB1017No description available Body
BYDB1017Heater water TEMP. sensor high BrandBody
CheryB1017Circuit short BrandBody
ChryslerB1017No description available Body
DaewooB1017Replace Electronic Control Unit BrandBody
DFFSB1017Detonating tubes mutual short BrandBody
DFFXB1017Heater water TEMP. sensor high BrandBody
DFXKB1017Short circuit between ignition return circuits BrandBody
GeelyB1017Heater water TEMP. sensor high BrandBody
GMB1017No description available Body
Great WallB1017Warning lamp output failed BrandBody
HafeiB1017Heater water TEMP. sensor high BrandBody
HoldenB1017Cellular Phone Antenna Circuit BrandBody
HyundaiB1017No description available Body
Land RoverB1017Left temperature decrease switch BrandBody
MahindraB1017Front Wiper high-low relay output short to ground/open BrandBody
MaseratiB1017No description available Body
MitsubishiB1017Heater water TEMP. sensor high BrandBody
OpelB1017Falla ODM 1 BrandBody
PeugeotB1017No description available Body
ProtonB1017Heater water TEMP. sensor high BrandBody
SaabB1017Falha ODM 1 BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B1017Heat Nozzle Short to Battery BrandBody
SmartB1017No description available Body
SprinterB1017No description available Body
SubaruB1017No description available Body
SuzukiB1017Passenger air bag circuit resistance high BrandBody
TataB1017Squib-to-squib Short BrandBody
ToyotaB1017Detonating tubes mutual short BrandBody
VolkswagenB1017G179 - Side airbag crash sensor on driver 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1017 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB101711Duct sensor circuit short to ground BrandBody
SsangYongB101715Duct sensor circuit open or short to battery (+) BrandBody

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