BodyB1142
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Engine compartment fuse box failure: left steering auxiliary lighting failure
Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car
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?
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 21
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | B1142 | FBC Correction Quantities At Limitation 1 Brand | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B1142 | No description available | Body |
| Chery | B1142 | Rear mid radar control circuit current low Brand | Body |
| Chrysler | B1142 | No description available | Body |
| Daewoo | B1142 | No description available | Body |
| Daihatsu | B1142 | R side door sensor open Brand | Body |
| DFFS | B1142 | Left front wheel did not receive tire pressure data Brand | Body |
| GM | B1142 | driver pretens. deploy. loop res. low Brand | Body |
| Holden | B1142 | Electronic Control Unit Brand | Body |
| Honda | B1142 | No description available | Body |
| Land Rover | B1142 | Ignition status 1 Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B1142 | Glove Box LED Short circuit to battery or Open circuit error Brand | Body |
| Mitsubishi | B1142 | ESL authentification error Brand | Body |
| Opel | B1142 | driver pretens. deploy. loop res. low Brand | Body |
| Perodua | B1142 | R side door sensor open Brand | Body |
| Peugeot | B1142 | No description available | Body |
| Proton | B1142 | ESL authentification error Brand | Body |
| Saab | B1142 | driver pretens. deploy. loop res. low Brand | Body |
| Smart | B1142 | No description available | Body |
| Suzuki | B1142 | Outside air temperature (ambient temperature) sensor circuit short to ground Brand | Body |
| Toyota | B1142 | Engine compartment fuse box failure: left steering auxiliary lighting failure 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 2
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1142 and may be reported by some scan tools.
6Related codes
Browse Bxxx codes or B114xx codes.