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BodyB1019

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

G257 - Rear side airbag crash sensor on passenger side

28 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 28

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1019No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1019No description available Body
BMWB1019B1019*1B, B105, X21*1B BrandBody
BYDB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
CheryB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
DaewooB1019Configuration Mismatch BrandBody
DFFSB1019Driver side airbag circuit short to ground BrandBody
DFFXB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
GeelyB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
GMB1019No description available Body
Great WallB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
HafeiB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
HoldenB1019Backup Battery Malfunction BrandBody
IsuzuB1019No description available Body
Land RoverB1019Left temperature increase switch BrandBody
MahindraB1019Door Lock output LSD output short to ground/open BrandBody
MaseratiB1019No description available Body
MitsubishiB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
OpelB1019No description available Body
PeugeotB1019No description available Body
ProtonB1019Heater water TEMP. SNSR. inactive BrandBody
SaabB1019SIR 19 Atual BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B1019Back Light Short to Battery BrandBody
SmartB1019No description available Body
SprinterB1019No description available Body
SuzukiB1019Passenger air bag circuit short to power circuit BrandBody
TataB1019No description available Body
VolkswagenB1019G257 - Rear side airbag crash sensor 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1019 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB10192ATemperature sensor 2 of electric expansion valve '3/2-way valve with bypass' has a malfunction. There is no signal change. BrandBody
SsangYongB101987LIN communication failure of blower motor BrandBody

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