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BodyB1101

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery voltage high

27 brands affected · Description from GM data.

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

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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 electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1101Hybrid Battery. F Component. System Voltage Malfunction BrandBody
BAIC MotorB1101Low side driver for slow wipe detects Short to battery BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB1101No description available Body
CheryB1101Fuel sensor open BrandBody
ChryslerB1101No description available Body
DaewooB1101System Voltage High Voltage BrandBody
DaihatsuB1101Front seat safing sensor short BrandBody
DFFSB1101No description available Body
GMB1101Battery voltage high BrandBody
HoldenB1101Battery Voltage Too High BrandBody
HyundaiB1101No description available Body
IsuzuB1101No description available Body
Land RoverB1101Crank input BrandBody
MahindraB1101Driver door Mirror - Up turn output short to ground BrandBody
MitsubishiB1101ELC. compressor BrandBody
OpelB1101Battery voltage high BrandBody
PeroduaB1101Front seat safing sensor short BrandBody
PeugeotB1101No description available Body
ProtonB1101ELC. compressor BrandBody
SaabB1101Battery Voltage High BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B1101LIN 1 Init Error BrandBody
SmartB1101No description available Body
SprinterB1101No description available Body
SubaruB1101No description available Body
SuzukiB1101No description available Body
TataB1101Ignition Voltage High BrandBody
ToyotaB1101No 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 10

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1101 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiB110100If the supply voltage to IGPM is higher than specification, IGPM sets DTC BrandBody
SsangYongB110100Hardware defect(exception test failed) BrandBody
SsangYongB110108B-CAN communication error (limp home error) BrandBody
SsangYongB110109High temperature Pressure Temperature (PT) sensor: pressure signal out of range BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB110111No description available Body
SprinterB110111No description available Body
SsangYongB110111High temperature Pressure Temperature (PT) sensor: pressure circuit short to ground BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB110115No description available Body
SprinterB110115No description available Body
SsangYongB110115High temperature Pressure Temperature (PT) sensor: circuit open or short to battery (+) BrandBody

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