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BodyB1624

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver side airbag deployed

14 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

  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 14

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1624No description available Body
BYDB1624Driver side airbag deployed BrandBody
DaewooB1624No description available Body
DFFSB1624Phase current is too large BrandBody
GMB1624No description available Body
HoldenB1624No description available Body
HyundaiB1624No description available Body
Land RoverB1624No description available Body
MitsubishiB1624DR lap preten.active circuit OPN BrandBody
OpelB1624No description available Body
PeugeotB1624No description available Body
ProtonB1624DR lap preten.active circuit OPN BrandBody
SaabB1624No description available Body
SuzukiB1624No 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 B1624 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB162400VCO start frequency too low BrandBody

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