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BodyB1020

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

E224 - Key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1020Body Computer BrandBody
BAIC MotorB1020Line open BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB1020No description available Body
BMWB1020No description available Body
BYDB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
CheryB1020Backup lamp circuit short BrandBody
DaewooB1020DVD Player EEPROM Failure BrandBody
DFFSB1020No description available Body
DFFXB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
GeelyB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
GMB1020Falla del ECU Auxiliar BrandBody
Great WallB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
HafeiB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
HoldenB1020Passenger Presence Module BrandBody
IsuzuB1020No description available Body
Land RoverB1020Load switch BrandBody
MahindraB1020switch bank ladder 1 (Left side of Bezel inputs/Capsense) BrandBody
MaseratiB1020No description available Body
MitsubishiB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
OpelB1020Falla del ECU Auxiliar BrandBody
PeugeotB1020No description available Body
ProtonB1020Air thermo sensor performance BrandBody
SaabB1020No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1020Back Light Open Circuit BrandBody
SmartB1020No description available Body
SprinterB1020No description available Body
SuzukiB1020No description available Body
TataB1020No description available Body
VolkswagenB1020E224 - Key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front 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 12

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1020 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
VolkswagenB102000No description available Body
VolkswagenB102001No description available Body
SsangYongB102004Amplifier power supply failure BrandBody
VolkswagenB102004No description available Body
VolkswagenB102011No description available Body
VolkswagenB102012No description available Body
VolkswagenB102013No description available Body
VolkswagenB102015No description available Body
VolkswagenB102029No description available Body
HyundaiB102052When setting variant coding, if the TPMS option is added to the vehicle not equipped with TPMS, sets DTC BrandBody
VolkswagenB102053No description available Body
HyundaiB102055When setting variant coding, if the TPMS option is not added to the vehicle equipped with TPMS, sets DTC BrandBody

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