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BodyB13B4

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Rear fog lamp control circuit short to ground

8 brands affected · Description from Chery 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

  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

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 8

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
CheryB13B4Rear fog lamp control circuit short to ground BrandBody
DaewooB13B4No description available Body
DFFSB13B4Right front seat heating pad and ventilation adjustment ECU - seat heating pad control circuit BrandBody
GMB13B4No description available Body
HoldenB13B4No description available Body
OpelB13B4No description available Body
PeugeotB13B4No description available Body
SaabB13B4No 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B13B4 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraB13B401Roof Speaker Rear Right 10 - General Electric Failure BrandBody
MahindraB13B411Roof Speaker Rear Right 10 - Circuit Short To Ground BrandBody
MahindraB13B412Roof Speaker Rear Right 10 - Circuit Short To Battery BrandBody
MahindraB13B413Roof Speaker Rear Right 10 - Circuit Open BrandBody

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