BodyB1204
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery
Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list
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?
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 22
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Chery | B1204 | Window FR Brand | Body |
| Chrysler | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Daewoo | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| DFFS | B1204 | Matrix screen ECU failure Brand | Body |
| Geely | B1204 | Driver Igniter Resistance Low Brand | Body |
| GM | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Holden | B1204 | Electronic Control Unit Brand | Body |
| Hyundai | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Land Rover | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Mitsubishi | B1204 | PS.ABG indicator circuit low Brand | Body |
| Opel | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Peugeot | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| Proton | B1204 | PS.ABG indicator circuit low Brand | Body |
| Saab | B1204 | Fuel Sender Circuit Short To Battery SAE | Body |
| MG (SAIC) | B1204 | Battery Over Voltage Brand | Body |
| Smart | B1204 | After rectifying a Hall sensor fault (B1200 to, B1210) no normalizing was performed Brand | Body |
| Sprinter | B1204 | After rectifying a Hall sensor fault (B1200 to, B1210) no normalizing was performed Brand | Body |
| Suzuki | B1204 | Front Right sensor malfunction Brand | Body |
| Tata | B1204 | Front Wash Motor Output Short To Battery/ Open Brand | Body |
| Toyota | B1204 | Dot matrix display ECU 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 13
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1204 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| SsangYong | B120400 | CAN: communication interruption(bus off) Brand | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B120401 | Das Heizkissen 'Sitzwangen der Sitzlehne' hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120401 | Left Lap Pretensioner Squib - Cross Connect Brand | Body |
| SsangYong | B120409 | RH Spindle Hall Sensor Fail Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120411 | Passenger Lap Pretensioner Squib - Short To Ground Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120412 | Passenger Lap Pretensioner Squib - Short To Battery Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120413 | Passenger Lap Pretensioner Squib - High Resistance Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120419 | Passenger Lap Pretensioner Squib - Cross Connect Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B12041A | Passenger Lap Pretensioner Squib - Low Resistance Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B12041B | Left Lap Pretensioner Squib - High Resistance Brand | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B12044B | Das Heizkissen 'Sitzwangen der Sitzlehne' hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Fehler aufgrund Übertemperatur vor. Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120455 | Passenger Lap Pretensioner Configuration Error Brand | Body |
| Mahindra | B120464 | Left Lap Pretensioner Unexpected Squib Brand | Body |
6Related codes
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