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BodyB1409

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

ECU internal fault

24 brands affected · Description from Toyota 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 24

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1409No description available Body
BYDB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
CheryB1409Mode motor BrandBody
DaewooB1409Invalid Data From Driver SIS BrandBody
DFFSB1409ECU internal fault BrandBody
DFFXB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
GeelyB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
GMB1409LF side impact sensor invalid serial data received BrandBody
Great WallB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
HafeiB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
HoldenB1409Invalid Data Received From Left Front Side Impact Sensor BrandBody
HondaB1409No description available Body
HyundaiB1409No description available Body
Land RoverB1409Passenger seatbelt pretensioner - Deployment control BrandBody
MitsubishiB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
OpelB1409LF side impact sensor invalid serial data received BrandBody
PeugeotB1409No description available Body
ProtonB1409FR impact sensor No COM BrandBody
SaabB1409LF Side Impact Sensor Invalid Serial Data Received BrandBody
SmartB1409No description available Body
SubaruB1409No description available Body
SuzukiB1409CONTROL UNIT BrandBody
TataB1409MOSFET Q1 Failure Low BrandBody
ToyotaB1409ECU internal fault 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.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1409 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiB140900The SRSCM sets DTC if there is any error in communication between DSIS and SRSCM BrandBody
SsangYongB140900Driver side collision sensor signal error - communication/disconnection/circuit short to battery (+) BrandBody

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