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BodyB1619

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

DR lap pretensioner squib short

15 brands affected · Description from Mitsubishi 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

  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

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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB1619No description available Body
Mercedes-BenzB1619No description available Body
ChryslerB1619No description available Body
DaewooB1619No description available Body
DFFSB1619Unstable speed BrandBody
GMB1619No description available Body
HoldenB1619No description available Body
HyundaiB1619No description available Body
Land RoverB1619No description available Body
MitsubishiB1619DR lap pretensioner squib short BrandBody
OpelB1619No description available Body
PeugeotB1619No description available Body
ProtonB1619DR lap pretensioner squib short BrandBody
SaabB1619No description available Body
TataB1619No 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1619 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB161900Service alignment elevation failed - sensor boresight is too high BrandBody

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