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BodyB1602

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Main relay status fault

30 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 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1602No description available Body
BYDB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
CheryB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
ChryslerB1602No description available Body
DaewooB1602No description available Body
DaihatsuB1602Rear seat central pretensioner BrandBody
DFFSB1602Main relay status fault BrandBody
DFFXB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
FordB1602No description available Body
GeelyB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
GMB1602No description available Body
Great WallB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
HafeiB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
HoldenB1602No description available Body
HondaB1602No description available Body
HyundaiB1602No description available Body
Land RoverB1602No description available Body
MazdaB1602No description available Body
MitsubishiB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
OpelB1602No description available Body
PeroduaB1602Rear seat central pretensioner BrandBody
PeugeotB1602No description available Body
ProtonB1602FL impact sensor short to BATT BrandBody
SaabB1602No description available Body
SmartB1602No description available Body
SprinterB1602No description available Body
SubaruB1602No description available Body
SuzukiB1602No description available Body
TataB1602No description available Body
ToyotaB1602Main relay status 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 B1602 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiB160200If CAN Error Signal is received, BCM sets DTC BrandBody
SsangYongB160200EOL alignment failed azimuth - target reflection too BrandBody

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