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BodyB1126

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver's side air bag deployment control

22 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

  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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1126Clutch Plates. Unit 7. Slipping Error BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB1126No description available Body
BYDB1126Input undervoltage BrandBody
ChryslerB1126No description available Body
DaewooB1126No description available Body
DaihatsuB1126Safing sensor on detected circuit BrandBody
DFFSB1126No description available Body
GMB1126driver deployment loop open BrandBody
HoldenB1126Electronic Control Unit BrandBody
HondaB1126No description available Body
Land RoverB1126Driver's side air bag deployment control BrandBody
MahindraB1126Front Left Tire Low Pressure error BrandBody
MitsubishiB1126In/out select DMPR. circuit open BrandBody
OpelB1126driver deployment loop open BrandBody
PeroduaB1126Safing sensor on detected circuit BrandBody
PeugeotB1126No description available Body
ProtonB1126In/out select DMPR. circuit open BrandBody
SaabB1126driver deployment loop open BrandBody
SubaruB1126No description available Body
SuzukiB1126P Position Switch Malfunction BrandBody
TataB1126No description available Body
ToyotaB1126No 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 B1126 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB1126002nd row left seat heating circuit disconnected BrandBody
SsangYongB112609Cabin heater communication error warning BrandBody

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