BodyB162B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

CAN Positive relay control and status are inconsistent

11 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 11

Brand	Code	Description	System
BYD	B162B	Driver side-airbag resistance low Brand	Body
Daewoo	B162B	No description available	Body
DFFS	B162B	CAN Positive relay control and status are inconsistent Brand	Body
GM	B162B	No description available	Body
Holden	B162B	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B162B	No description available	Body
Opel	B162B	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B162B	No description available	Body
Saab	B162B	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B162B	No description available	Body
Toyota	B162B	CAN Positive relay control and status are inconsistent 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 B162B and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B162B00	Prescaler VCO-path permanently enabled Brand	Body

6Related codes

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