BodyB1487

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Generator l-terminal circuit low

20 brands affected · Description from GM data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The generator (alternator) indicator terminal circuit is reading low, so charging may be reduced or not monitored correctly.

2Common causes

Faulty alternator
Damaged wiring or connector
Blown fuse
Poor ground connection
Body control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. Avoid unnecessary electrical loads.

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 20

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B1487	No description available	Body
BYD	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Chery	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1487	Passenger Airbag Squib Circuit (Stage 2) Low Voltage Brand	Body
DFFX	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Geely	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
GM	B1487	Generator l-terminal circuit low Brand	Body
Great Wall	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Hafei	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Holden	B1487	Passenger Instrument Panel Air Bag Deployment Loop Stage 2 Short to Ground Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1487	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1487	Alarm Status LED - Passenger Brand	Body
Maserati	B1487	Channel 8 audio speaker output circuit shorted together Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Opel	B1487	Generator l-terminal circuit low Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1487	No description available	Body
Proton	B1487	Seat belt alarm light open Brand	Body
Saab	B1487	Generator L-Terminal Circuit Low Brand	Body
Suzuki	B1487	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1487	No 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 B1487 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	B148700	The SRSCM sets DTC if there is a short to ground in PAB harness*In this case, SRSCM checks if there's any fault in circuit by sending current for a while Brand	Body
Mahindra	B148700	MASS Failure Brand	Body
SsangYong	B148700	Passenger Airbag Resistance Circuit Short to Ground (2nd Stage) Brand	Body

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