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BodyB140F

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver airbag ignition

9 brands affected · Description from DFFS 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 9

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooB140FNo description available Body
DFFSB140FDriver airbag ignition BrandBody
GMB140FNo description available Body
HoldenB140FNo description available Body
Land RoverB140FNo description available Body
OpelB140FNo description available Body
PeugeotB140FNo description available Body
SaabB140FNo description available Body
SuzukiB140FNo 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 B140F and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
MahindraB140F11Output Driver Pin Short To Ground BrandBody
MahindraB140F12Output Driver Pin Short To Battery BrandBody
MahindraB140F13Output Driver Pin Open Circuit BrandBody

6Related codes

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