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BodyB101A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

G283 - Front airbag crash sensor for driver side

18 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 18

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
BAIC MotorB101ALeft High Beam Open BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB101ANo description available Body
CheryB101ADefroster control circuit open BrandBody
DaewooB101ANo description available Body
DFFSB101ADetonation 1 configuration invalid BrandBody
GMB101ANo description available Body
HoldenB101ATrailer Stop Lamps Circuit BrandBody
Land RoverB101ARight temperature increase switch BrandBody
MaseratiB101ANo description available Body
MitsubishiB101ACommunication timeout BrandBody
OpelB101ANo description available Body
PeugeotB101ANo description available Body
ProtonB101ACommunication timeout BrandBody
SaabB101ANo description available Body
SmartB101ANo description available Body
SprinterB101ANo description available Body
TataB101APassenger Airbag Cut Off Switch (IN3) Open/Short To GND BrandBody
VolkswagenB101AG283 - Front airbag crash sensor for 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B101A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB101A00Connected Control Unit (CCU) internal abnormality: Analog/Digital Converter (ADC) error BrandBody
MahindraB101A04SD Ram Corruption BrandBody
SsangYongB101A11Blower motor circuit short to ground BrandBody

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