BodyB116C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

External SIM Cable/SIM Card

11 brands affected · Description from Land Rover 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

Wiring or connector fault
Faulty sensor or switch
Water or corrosion in a connector
Control module fault
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 11

Brand	Code	Description	System
Daewoo	B116C	No description available	Body
DFFS	B116C	Left reversing light control failure Brand	Body
GM	B116C	No description available	Body
Holden	B116C	Left Backup Lamp Circuit Brand	Body
Land Rover	B116C	External SIM Cable/SIM Card Brand	Body
Mahindra	B116C	Mirror Up/Down RH Short circuit to battery or Open circuit error Brand	Body
Opel	B116C	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B116C	No description available	Body
Saab	B116C	No description available	Body
MG (SAIC)	B116C	BCM Internal Power Mode State Mismatch with PEPS Brand	Body
Tata	B116C	No 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B116C and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B116C00	gear position signal not received (time out) Brand	Body
Volvo	B116C09	This check starts the diagnostics for Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) PHM Brand	Body
SsangYong	B116C11	Key cylinder lock switch circuit short to ground Brand	Body
SsangYong	B116C4A	ESCL Not Coded Error Brand	Body

6Related codes

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