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BodyB121A98

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Electrical expansion valve 'Heat exchanger for cooling the high-voltage battery' has a malfunction. The component or the system has overtemperature.

1 brand affected · Description from Mercedes-Benz data.

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

Safety: This code relates to battery, high-voltage or charger overheating. An overheating battery can catch fire.

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

Stop safely away from buildings and people - battery overheating can lead to fire. Do not charge or drive. Have the vehicle recovered.

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 1

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB121A98Electrical expansion valve 'Heat exchanger for cooling the high-voltage battery' has a malfunction. The component or the system has overtemperature. 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.

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