BodyB101A
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
G283 - Front airbag crash sensor for driver side
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
- Wiring or connector fault
- Faulty sensor or switch
- Water or corrosion in a connector
- Control module fault
- Low battery voltage
3Can I drive?
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 18
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAIC Motor | B101A | Left High Beam Open Brand | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Chery | B101A | Defroster control circuit open Brand | Body |
| Daewoo | B101A | No description available | Body |
| DFFS | B101A | Detonation 1 configuration invalid Brand | Body |
| GM | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Holden | B101A | Trailer Stop Lamps Circuit Brand | Body |
| Land Rover | B101A | Right temperature increase switch Brand | Body |
| Maserati | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Mitsubishi | B101A | Communication timeout Brand | Body |
| Opel | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Peugeot | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Proton | B101A | Communication timeout Brand | Body |
| Saab | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Smart | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Sprinter | B101A | No description available | Body |
| Tata | B101A | Passenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (IN3) Open/Short To GND Brand | Body |
| Volkswagen | B101A | G283 - Front airbag crash sensor for driver side Brand | 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 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B101A and may be reported by some scan tools.
6Related codes
Browse Bxxx codes or B101xx codes.