BodyB1026

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering column lock

27 brands affected · Description from Land Rover data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

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?

Caution · drive with care

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

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 27

Brand	Code	Description	System
BAIC Motor	B1026	Frontal Airbag Passenger Stage 1 Leak to UBAT Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1026	No description available	Body
BYD	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
Chery	B1026	Buzzer circuit short Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1026	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1026	Passenger front airbag circuit short to power Brand	Body
DFFX	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
Geely	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
GM	B1026	No description available	Body
Great Wall	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
Hafei	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
Holden	B1026	Electronic Control Unit Brand	Body
Honda	B1026	No description available	Body
Hyundai	B1026	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1026	Steering column lock Brand	Body
Mahindra	B1026	Passenger front airbag short to ground Brand	Body
Maserati	B1026	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
Opel	B1026	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1026	No description available	Body
Proton	B1026	Rear air thermo sensor low Brand	Body
Saab	B1026	SIR 26 Atual Brand	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1026	Rear Wiper Short to Ground Brand	Body
Smart	B1026	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1026	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1026	Seat Belt Pretensioner Activation Record Brand	Body
Tata	B1026	No description available	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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1026 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B10262A	Temperature sensor 1 of electric expansion valve '3/2-way valve for rear air conditioning systems' has a malfunction. There is no signal change. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B102691	Temperature sensor 1 of electric expansion valve '3/2-way valve for rear air conditioning systems' has a malfunction. The parameter is outside the permissible range. Brand	Body

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