BodyB1212

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control

21 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

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

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 21

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1212	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1212	No description available	Body
BYD	B1212	PTC driving component fault Brand	Body
Chery	B1212	Side crash Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1212	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1212	No description available	Body
Geely	B1212	Keyhole Light Short to Battery Fault Brand	Body
GM	B1212	No description available	Body
Holden	B1212	Left Low Beam Control Circuit Brand	Body
Honda	B1212	No description available	Body
Hyundai	B1212	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1212	Driver Seatbelt Buckle Pretensioner Deployment Control Brand	Body
Opel	B1212	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1212	No description available	Body
Proton	B1212	No description available	Body
Saab	B1212	No description available	Body
Smart	B1212	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1212	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1212	Power supply circuit malfunction Brand	Body
SWM Motor	B1212	Fan speed is abnormal Brand	Body
Toyota	B1212	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 16

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1212 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	B121200	If abnormal Front Center Right Sensor operation signal is detected, BCM sets DTC Brand	Body
SsangYong	B121200	Position synchronization error Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121207	Der Stellmotor für Luftverteilungsklappe vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein mechanischer Fehler vor. Brand	Body
SsangYong	B121207	Position synchronization error Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121211	Left Side Pressure Sensor Short To Ground Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121212	Left Side Pressure Sensor Short To Battery Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121213	Left Side Pressure Sensor - Open Circuit Brand	Body
Mahindra	B12122B	Left Side Pressure Sensor Short To Another Remote Sensor Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121249	The actuator motor for the left front air distribution flap has a malfunction. There is an internal electrical fault. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121251	Der Stellmotor für Luftverteilungsklappe vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Das Bauteil ist nicht programmiert. Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121255	Left Side Pressure Sensor Configuration Error Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121264	Left Side Pressure Sensor Configuration Error Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121281	Left Side Pressure Sensor Communication Error Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121287	Der Stellmotor für Luftverteilungsklappe vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Botschaft fehlt. Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121287	Left Side Pressure Sensor Communication Error Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121296	Left Side Pressure Sensor Internal Error Brand	Body

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