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BodyB1211

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver safety belt retractor pretensioner deployment control

24 brands affected · Description from Land Rover data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the airbag or seat-belt restraint system. An airbag may not deploy in a crash.

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

The airbag may not deploy in a crash. Have it checked by a qualified technician; do not work on airbag wiring yourself.

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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1211No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1211No description available Body
BYDB1211Radiator temperature sensor short circuit BrandBody
CheryB1211Seatbelt squibbed BrandBody
DaewooB1211No description available Body
DFFSB1211No description available Body
GeelyB1211Interior Top Light Short to Battery Fault BrandBody
GMB1211No description available Body
HoldenB1211System Voltage BrandBody
HondaB1211No description available Body
HyundaiB1211No description available Body
Land RoverB1211Driver safety belt retractor pretensioner deployment control BrandBody
OpelB1211No description available Body
PeugeotB1211No description available Body
ProtonB1211No description available Body
SaabB1211No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1211ABS Actual Tyre Rolling Circ Out Of Range BrandBody
SmartB1211No description available Body
SprinterB1211No description available Body
SuzukiB1211Serial communication problem between OCM and SDM BrandBody
SWM MotorB1211The temperature damper is blocked BrandBody
TataB1211DIS EEPROM Not Programmed BrandBody
ToyotaB1211No description available Body
VolkswagenB1211No 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 13

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1211 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiB121100If abnormal Front Left Sensor operation signal is detected, BCM sets DTC BrandBody
SsangYongB121100Chinching motor overcurrent BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB121101Die Sitzbelftung 'Sitzflche' hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. BrandBody
MahindraB121101Driver Knee Airbag - Cross Connect BrandBody
MahindraB121111Driver Knee Airbag - Short To Ground BrandBody
MahindraB121112Driver Knee Airbag - Short To Battery BrandBody
MahindraB121113Driver Knee Airbag - High Resistance BrandBody
MahindraB121119Driver Knee Airbag - Cross Connect BrandBody
SsangYongB121119Chinching motor overcurrent BrandBody
MahindraB12111ADriver Knee Airbag - Low Resistance BrandBody
MahindraB12111BDriver Knee Airbag - High Resistance BrandBody
MahindraB121155Driver Knee Airbag Configuration Error BrandBody
MahindraB121164Driver Knee Airbag Unexpected Squib BrandBody

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