BodyB1604

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

DR 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

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

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

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B1604	No description available	Body
BYD	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Chery	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1604	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1604	Evaporator temperature sensor circuit short Brand	Body
DFFX	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Ford	B1604	No description available	Body
Geely	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
GM	B1604	No description available	Body
Great Wall	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Hafei	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Holden	B1604	No description available	Body
Honda	B1604	No description available	Body
Hyundai	B1604	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1604	No description available	Body
Mazda	B1604	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Opel	B1604	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1604	No description available	Body
Proton	B1604	DR pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Saab	B1604	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1604	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1604	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 B1604 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	B160400	If BCM CAN message is not received, IGPM sets DTC Brand	Body
SsangYong	B160400	EOL alignment failed azimuth - moving interference detect Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B160402	The sun sensor in the rear on the right has a malfunction. There is a general signal fault. Brand	Body

6Related codes

Browse Bxxx codes or B160xx codes.