BodyB1517

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery 1 voltage

21 brands affected · Description from GM 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

Wiring or connector fault
Faulty sensor or switch
Water or corrosion in a connector
Control module fault
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 21

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1517	No description available	Body
BYD	B1517	PS. seat position sw short to GND Brand	Body
Chery	B1517	HSU switch stuck Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1517	A/C Relay Voltage Low Brand	Body
DFFX	B1517	PS. seat position sw short to GND Brand	Body
Ford	B1517	Note: When running self-test on some vehicles the seat must be occupied or you will receive DTC Brand	Body
Geely	B1517	PS. seat position sw short to GND Brand	Body
GM	B1517	Battery 1 voltage Brand	Body
Great Wall	B1517	PS. seat position sw short to GND Brand	Body
Hafei	B1517	PS. seat position sw short to GND Brand	Body
Holden	B1517	Battery Voltage Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1517	No description available	Body
Isuzu	B1517	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1517	3 ampere - ground side - output drive 1 Brand	Body
Mazda	B1517	Note: When running self-test on some vehicles the seat must be occupied or you will receive DTC Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B1517	PS. seat position SW short to GND Brand	Body
Opel	B1517	Battery 1 voltage Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1517	No description available	Body
Proton	B1517	PS. seat position SW short to GND Brand	Body
Saab	B1517	Battery 1 Voltage Brand	Body
Suzuki	B1517	Passenger Side Temperature Control Actuator (Motor) and/or Its Circuit Malfunction Brand	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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1517 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mahindra	B15177C	RL Door Handle Motor De-Rated Brand	Body

6Related codes

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