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BodyB1018

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

G256 - Rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side

32 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 32

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1018Injector Circuit Malfunction - Cylinder 5. Circuit A BrandBody
BAIC MotorB1018Passenger seatbelt pretensioner short to ground BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB1018No description available Body
BMWB1018B1018*1B, X2207*1B BrandBody
BYDB1018Heater water TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
CheryB1018No VIN code BrandBody
ChryslerB1018No description available Body
DaewooB1018Passenger-Airbag-Ignition Signal too small BrandBody
DFFSB1018Passenger buckle retractor circuit short to ground BrandBody
DFFXB1018Heater water TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
DFXKB1018No vehicle identification number BrandBody
GeelyB1018Heater water TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
GMB1018No description available Body
Great WallB1018Heater water TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
HafeiB1018Heater water TEMP. sensor open BrandBody
HoldenB1018Software Malfunction BrandBody
HyundaiB1018No description available Body
IsuzuB1018No description available Body
Land RoverB1018Right temperature decrease switch BrandBody
MahindraB1018Front Wiper high-low relay output short to battery BrandBody
MaseratiB1018No description available Body
MitsubishiB1018Temperature setting SW BrandBody
OpelB1018No description available Body
PeugeotB1018No description available Body
ProtonB1018Temperature setting SW BrandBody
SaabB1018SIR 18 Atual BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B1018Heat Nozzle Open Circuit BrandBody
SmartB1018No description available Body
SprinterB1018No description available Body
SuzukiB1018Passenger air bag circuit voltage too high or too low BrandBody
TataB1018No VIN Number BrandBody
VolkswagenB1018G256 - Rear 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 B1018 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB101800Built-in battery temperature high BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB101891Temperature sensor 1 of electric expansion valve '3/2-way valve with bypass' has a malfunction. The parameter is outside the permissible range. BrandBody

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