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BodyB13AD

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering Wheel Vibration Actuator

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 steering system. Steering effort may increase.

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

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

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
CheryB13ADRear left window control circuit stick BrandBody
DaewooB13ADNo description available Body
GMB13ADNo description available Body
HoldenB13ADNo description available Body
Land RoverB13ADSteering Wheel Vibration Actuator BrandBody
OpelB13ADNo description available Body
PeugeotB13ADNo description available Body
SaabB13ADNo 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 B13AD and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraB13AD01Co-Driver Door Speaker 3 - General Electric Failure BrandBody
PorscheB13AD01Bass speaker, channel 14, open circuit BrandBody
MahindraB13AD11Co-Driver Door Speaker 3 - Circuit Short To Ground BrandBody
MahindraB13AD12Co-Driver Door Speaker 3 - Circuit Short To Battery BrandBody
MahindraB13AD13Co-Driver Door Speaker 3 - Circuit Open BrandBody

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