BodyB1214

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger Seatbelt Retractor 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	B1214	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1214	No description available	Body
BMW	B1214	No description available	Body
BYD	B1214	High-voltage power supply anomaly Brand	Body
Chery	B1214	Post collision Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1214	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1214	No description available	Body
Geely	B1214	Front Passenger Suppressed Switch Fault Brand	Body
GM	B1214	No description available	Body
Holden	B1214	Left Tail Lamp Circuit Brand	Body
Honda	B1214	No description available	Body
Hyundai	B1214	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1214	Passenger Seatbelt Retractor Pretensioner Deployment Control Brand	Body
Opel	B1214	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1214	No description available	Body
Proton	B1214	No description available	Body
Saab	B1214	No description available	Body
Smart	B1214	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1214	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1214	RH1 SAT-SENS Brand	Body
Toyota	B1214	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 6

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1214 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	B121400	If abnormal Rear Left Sensor operation signal is detected, BCM sets DTC Brand	Body
Mahindra	B121400	Deployment Data Record Completed Brand	Body
SsangYong	B121411	B_CAN limp home Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121449	The actuator motor for the left rear air distribution flap has a malfunction. There is an internal electrical fault. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121451	The actuator motor for the left rear air distribution flap has a malfunction. The component is not programmed. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B121487	Der Stellmotor für Luftverteilungsklappe hinten links hat Funktionsstörung. Botschaft fehlt. Brand	Body

6Related codes

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