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BodyB1157

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger cabin ambient light control failure

21 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

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

  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

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. If it concerns the brakes, brake vacuum, charging/alternator, engine oil or coolant, have it diagnosed before driving. Airbags or seat belts may not work in a crash, and a brake or charging fault can leave the car unsafe or stranded. For convenience systems (windows, locks, climate), have it checked when convenient.

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1157No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1157No description available Body
DaewooB1157No description available Body
DaihatsuB1157R side front sensor GND short BrandBody
DFFSB1157Passenger cabin ambient light control failure BrandBody
GMB1157No description available Body
HoldenB1157Electronic Control Unit BrandBody
HondaB1157Gauge control module lost communication with MICU BrandBody
Land RoverB1157Blower control 'B' BrandBody
MahindraB1157Illumination Ring LED Short circuit to ground or Open circuit error BrandBody
MitsubishiB1157EEPROM fail BrandBody
OpelB1157No description available Body
PeroduaB1157R side front sensor GND short BrandBody
PeugeotB1157No description available Body
ProtonB1157EEPROM fail BrandBody
SaabB1157No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1157HRW Telltale Circuit Short to Battery BrandBody
SmartB1157No description available Body
SprinterB1157No description available Body
SuzukiB1157Air bag deployment signal input BrandBody
ToyotaB1157Passenger cabin ambient light control failure BrandBody

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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1157 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB115700Dr door lock/unlock switch fail BrandBody
SsangYongB115711ACC (Power) Signal Fault/Disconnection/Short to GND BrandBody
SsangYongB11571CACC (Power) Signal Fault/Disconnection/Short to GND BrandBody

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