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BodyB1640

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Left front mirror heater circuit

15 brands affected · Description from GM 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 15

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1640No description available Body
BYDB1640Driver seatbelt pretensioner not connected BrandBody
DaewooB1640No description available Body
GMB1640Left front mirror heater circuit BrandBody
HoldenB1640Left Mirror Heater Circuit BrandBody
HondaB1640No description available Body
HyundaiB1640No description available Body
Land RoverB1640No description available Body
MitsubishiB1640Side HiVoltCut SNS. open circuit BrandBody
OpelB1640Left front mirror heater circuit BrandBody
PeugeotB1640No description available Body
ProtonB1640Side HiVoltCut SNS. open circuit BrandBody
SaabB1640Left Front Mirror Heater Circuit BrandBody
SubaruB1640No description available Body
ToyotaB1640No 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1640 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB164028The temperature sensor of the windshield has a malfunction. The signal offset is outside the permissible range. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB16402AThe temperature sensor of the windshield has a malfunction. There is no signal change. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB164084The temperature sensor of the windshield has a malfunction. There is a signal below the permissible limit value. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB164085The temperature sensor of the windshield has a malfunction. There is a signal above the permissible limit value. BrandBody

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