BodyB1613

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Interior temperature sensor circuit short to power/ground or open

22 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 22

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1613	Failure EGR (Exhaust Gases Recirculation). Sensor B. Incorrect Or Intermittent Data Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1613	No description available	Body
BYD	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Chery	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Daihatsu	B1613	D seat side front mechanical sensor communication Brand	Body
DFFS	B1613	In-car temperature sensor short circuit to ground Brand	Body
DFFX	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Geely	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
GM	B1613	Right mirror horizontal position sensor circuit high Brand	Body
Great Wall	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Hafei	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Honda	B1613	Keyless access unit lost communication with Driver's MPCS Unit Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1613	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1613	No description available	Body
Mitsubishi	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Perodua	B1613	D seat side front mechanical sensor communication Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1613	No description available	Body
Proton	B1613	PS preten.active circuit short Brand	Body
Saab	B1613	Circ. Sensor de Posição Horiz. Espelho LD - Alto Brand	Body
Subaru	B1613	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1613	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1613	Interior temperature sensor circuit short to power/ground or open 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1613 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B161300	EOL alignment failed elevation - elevation adjustment request time out Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B161353	Das Solarmodul 2 des Panoramadachs hat Funktionsstoerung. Das Bauteil ist deaktiviert. Brand	Body

6Related codes

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