BodyB1610

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Temperature control circuit short circuit

26 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

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 26

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1610	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1610	No description available	Body
BYD	B1610	PS pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Chery	B1610	PS pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1610	No description available	Body
Daihatsu	B1610	D seat front electronic sensor abnormal Brand	Body
DFFS	B1610	Temperature control circuit short circuit Brand	Body
DFFX	B1610	PS pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Geely	B1610	PS pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
GM	B1610	No description available	Body
Great Wall	B1610	PS pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Hafei	B1610	PS pretensioner squib open Brand	Body
Holden	B1610	Right Mirror Horizontal Position Sensor Circuit Brand	Body
Honda	B1610	Keyless access unit lost communication with Gauge control module Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1610	General Information Brand	Body
Land Rover	B1610	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1610	Auto light sensor low Brand	Body
Opel	B1610	No description available	Body
Perodua	B1610	D seat front electronic sensor abnormal Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1610	No description available	Body
Proton	B1610	Auto light sensor low Brand	Body
Saab	B1610	No description available	Body
Subaru	B1610	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1610	No description available	Body
Tata	B1610	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1610	Temperature control circuit short circuit 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 B1610 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B161000	EOL alignment elevation failed - antenna power pattern not reasonable (too wide) Brand	Body

6Related codes

Browse Bxxx codes or B161xx codes.