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BodyB13AC

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger Inflatable Seatbelt Deployment Control

8 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 8

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryB13ACRear left window control circuit current low BrandBody
DaewooB13ACNo description available Body
GMB13ACNo description available Body
HoldenB13ACNo description available Body
Land RoverB13ACPassenger Inflatable Seatbelt Deployment Control BrandBody
OpelB13ACNo description available Body
PeugeotB13ACNo description available Body
SaabB13ACNo 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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B13AC and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraB13AC01Driver Door Speaker 2 - General Electric Failure BrandBody
PorscheB13AC01Bass speaker, channel 13, open circuit BrandBody
MahindraB13AC11Driver Door Speaker 2 - Circuit Short To Ground BrandBody
MahindraB13AC12Driver Door Speaker 2 - Circuit Short To Battery BrandBody
MahindraB13AC13Driver Door Speaker 2 - Circuit Open BrandBody

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