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BodyB1228

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver Seatbelt Lap Pretensioner Deployment Control

15 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1228No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1228No description available Body
DaewooB1228No description available Body
DFFSB1228External right rear parking assist sensor failure BrandBody
GeelyB1228Left Side Impact Sensor Internal Fault BrandBody
GMB1228No description available Body
HoldenB1228Passenger Knee Air Bag Deployment Loop BrandBody
HondaB1228No description available Body
HyundaiB1228No description available Body
Land RoverB1228Driver Seatbelt Lap Pretensioner Deployment Control BrandBody
OpelB1228No description available Body
PeugeotB1228No description available Body
ProtonB1228No description available Body
SaabB1228No description available Body
SuzukiB1228RH Knee airbag harness short between '+' side and '-' side 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 B1228 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB122849The current sensor of phase 3 of the refrigerant compressor has a malfunction. There is an internal electrical fault. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB122864The current sensor of phase 3 of the refrigerant compressor has a malfunction. There is an implausible signal. BrandBody

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