BodyB1632

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Front passenger side airbag short to power

17 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

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

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 17

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1632	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1632	No description available	Body
BYD	B1632	Front passenger side airbag short to power Brand	Body
Daihatsu	B1632	R side 2nd squibb GND short Brand	Body
Honda	B1632	No description available	Body
Hyundai	B1632	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1632	No description available	Body
Maserati	B1632	Left high beam control - component or system overtemperature Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B1632	DR knee ABG squib open Brand	Body
Perodua	B1632	R side 2nd squibb GND short Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1632	No description available	Body
Proton	B1632	DR knee ABG squib open Brand	Body
Maxus (SAIC)	B1632	DTC configuration for: spindle motor circuit short to ground Brand	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1632	DTC configuration for: spindle motor circuit short to ground Brand	Body
Subaru	B1632	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1632	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1632	No 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1632 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B163211	Das Fernlicht links hat Funktionsstörung.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B163212	Das Fernlicht links hat Funktionsstörung.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. Brand	Body

6Related codes

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