BodyB106E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Head restraint down switch

6 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 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

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

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 6

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B106E	No description available	Body
Chrysler	B106E	No description available	Body
DFFS	B106E	Invalid switch 5 configuration Brand	Body
Land Rover	B106E	Head restraint down switch Brand	Body
Maserati	B106E	Rear Blower Control-Commanded Position Not Reachable Brand	Body
Suzuki	B106E	Knee Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Power Supply (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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B106E and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B106E13	Der Geblseregler hinten hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt eine Unterbrechung vor. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B106E16	Der Geblseregler hinten hat Funktionsstörung. Spannungsgrenzwert ist unterschritten. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B106E1C	Der Gebläseregler hinten hat Funktionsstörung. Spannungswert liegt außerhalb des zulässigen Bereiches. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B106E71	Der Gebläseregler hinten hat Funktionsstörung. Das Stellglied ist blockiert. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B106E87	Der Geblseregler hinten hat Funktionsstörung. Botschaft fehlt. Brand	Body

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