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BodyB1628

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery charge status unit - current sensor failure

17 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

  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

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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1628No description available Body
DaewooB1628No description available Body
DaihatsuB1628R/O cut-off indicator fault BrandBody
DFFSB1628Battery charge status unit - current sensor failure BrandBody
GMB1628No description available Body
HoldenB1628Battery Sensor Module BrandBody
HondaB1628No description available Body
HyundaiB1628No description available Body
Land RoverB1628No description available Body
MitsubishiB1628PS lap preten.squib short to BAT BrandBody
OpelB1628No description available Body
PeroduaB1628R/O cut-off indicator fault BrandBody
PeugeotB1628No description available Body
ProtonB1628PS lap preten.squib short to BAT BrandBody
SaabB1628No description available Body
SubaruB1628No description available Body
ToyotaB1628Battery charge status unit - current sensor failure BrandBody

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 B1628 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB162800Slope of the frequency chirp wrong BrandBody

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