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BodyB1636

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

PSAB second stage deployment control 0

12 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 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1636No description available Body
BYDB1636PSAB second stage deployment control 0 BrandBody
DaihatsuB1636L side 2nd squibb open BrandBody
HyundaiB1636No description available Body
MaseratiB1636Right high beam control - component or system overtemperature BrandBody
MitsubishiB1636DR knee ABG active circuit open BrandBody
PeroduaB1636L side 2nd squibb open BrandBody
PeugeotB1636No description available Body
ProtonB1636DR knee ABG active circuit open BrandBody
SuzukiB1636No description available Body
TataB1636No description available Body
ToyotaB1636No 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 B1636 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB163611Das Fernlicht rechts hat Funktionsstörung.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB163612Das Fernlicht rechts hat Funktionsstörung.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandBody

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