BodyB1311

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

outside air temp sensor short circuit

22 brands affected · Description from GM data.

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

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

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. If it concerns the brakes, brake vacuum, charging/alternator, engine oil or coolant, have it diagnosed before driving. Airbags or seat belts may not work in a crash, and a brake or charging fault can leave the car unsafe or stranded. For convenience systems (windows, locks, climate), have it checked when convenient.

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 22

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1311	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1311	No description available	Body
BYD	B1311	Tonneau latch full open timeout Brand	Body
Chery	B1311	Tonneau latch full open timeout Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1311	No description available	Body
DFFX	B1311	Tonneau latch full open timeout Brand	Body
DFXK	B1311	Left rear speaker output Brand	Body
Geely	B1311	Passenger Airbag Short to Power Brand	Body
GM	B1311	outside air temp sensor short circuit Brand	Body
Great Wall	B1311	Tonneau latch full open timeout Brand	Body
Hafei	B1311	Tonneau latch full open timeout Brand	Body
Holden	B1311	Left Rear Speaker Brand	Body
Land Rover	B1311	Clock module Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B1311	No description available	Body
Opel	B1311	outside air temp sensor short circuit Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1311	No description available	Body
Proton	B1311	No description available	Body
Saab	B1311	outside air temp sensor short circuit Brand	Body
Sprinter	B1311	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1311	OCM internal failure Brand	Body
Tata	B1311	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1311	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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1311 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mahindra	B131100	Orange LED SCB Brand	Body
SsangYong	B131100	Overloaded headlamp low circuit Brand	Body
Volkswagen	B131154	Remote control, No basic setting Brand	Body

6Related codes

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