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BodyB1461

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

FR pretensioner squib open

23 brands affected · Description from BYD 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1461No description available Body
BYDB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
CheryB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
DaewooB1461No description available Body
DFFXB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
GeelyB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
GMB1461No description available Body
Great WallB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
HafeiB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
HoldenB1461Left Headlamp Horizontal Motor Circuit BrandBody
HondaB1461No description available Body
HyundaiB1461No description available Body
Land RoverB1461No description available Body
MitsubishiB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
OpelB1461No description available Body
PeugeotB1461No description available Body
ProtonB1461FR pretensioner squib open BrandBody
SaabB1461No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1461LIN EAC Message Timeout BrandBody
SmartB1461No description available Body
SprinterB1461No description available Body
SuzukiB1461Vehicle speed signal inconsistency BrandBody
ToyotaB1461No 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.

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