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BodyB1219

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Semi-automatic parking system electric power steering (EPS) status information failure

19 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

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

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Power steering assistance may be reduced or fail.

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?

Serious · drive with care

If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have the car recovered. Steering assistance can fail suddenly.

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 19

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1219No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1219No description available Body
BYDB12192 IGBT function failure BrandBody
CheryB1219The central control latch output control circuit relay burned BrandBody
DaewooB1219No description available Body
DFFSB1219Semi-automatic parking system electric power steering (EPS) status information failure BrandBody
GeelyB1219Front Row Left Side Side Airbag Igniter Grounding BrandBody
GMB1219No description available Body
HoldenB1219Right High Beam Control Circuit BrandBody
HondaB1219No description available Body
HyundaiB1219No description available Body
Land RoverB1219Interior luggage compartment lid release switch BrandBody
OpelB1219No description available Body
PeugeotB1219No description available Body
ProtonB1219No description available Body
SaabB1219No description available Body
SmartB1219No description available Body
SuzukiB1219CONTROL UNIT BrandBody
ToyotaB1219Semi-automatic parking system electric power steering (EPS) status information failure BrandBody

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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1219 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraB121900ECU Locked Due To Rollover Crash BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB121987The electrical fine particle filter has a malfunction. The message is missing. BrandBody

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