BodyB1164
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Right brake light control 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?
The braking system may be affected. Have it checked promptly; if the pedal feels abnormal, the car pulls when braking, or a brake warning light is on, stop safely.
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 18
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Daewoo | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| DFFS | B1164 | Danger alarm switch failure Brand | Body |
| GM | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Holden | B1164 | Right Stop Lamp Circuit Brand | Body |
| Honda | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Land Rover | B1164 | Right mirror heater output Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B1164 | Tailgate Unlock output Short circuit to battery or Open circuit error Brand | Body |
| Mitsubishi | B1164 | Chassis No. not programmed Brand | Body |
| Opel | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Peugeot | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Proton | B1164 | Chassis No. not programmed Brand | Body |
| Saab | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Smart | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Suzuki | B1164 | Steering Angle Sensor Calibration Incomplete Brand | Body |
| Tata | B1164 | No description available | Body |
| Toyota | B1164 | Right brake light control 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 4
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1164 and may be reported by some scan tools.
6Related codes
Browse Bxxx codes or B116xx codes.