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BodyB1161

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Sill or third row door control light control failure

19 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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1161Rear Modulator BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB1161No description available Body
DaihatsuB1161Front seat R side squib open BrandBody
DFFSB1161Trunk release external switch stuck BrandBody
GMB1161lamp circuit failure BrandBody
HoldenB1161lamp circuit failure BrandBody
HondaB1161No description available Body
Land RoverB1161Rear left anti-pinch sensor BrandBody
MahindraB1161EPS power control Short circuit to battery or Open circuit error BrandBody
MitsubishiB1161Chassis No. mismatch BrandBody
PeroduaB1161Front seat R side squib open BrandBody
PeugeotB1161No description available Body
ProtonB1161Chassis No. mismatch BrandBody
SaabB1161lamp circuit failure BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B1161Short to Ground BrandBody
SmartB1161No description available Body
SuzukiB1161Steering Lock Unit Information Mismatched BrandBody
TataB1161No description available Body
ToyotaB1161Sill or third row door control 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1161 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB116100Passenger seatback seat heating circuit open BrandBody
SsangYongB116111IGN1 (power) on control error - circuit short to ground BrandBody

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