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BodyB12FB

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Power steering solenoid control B

3 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 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 3

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HondaB12FBNo description available Body
Land RoverB12FBPower steering solenoid control B BrandBody
MahindraB12FBCo-Driver Door Handle Switch Short Circuit to battery or open 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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