BodyB1642
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Driver seatbelt pretensioner circuit short to power
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?
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
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| BYD | B1642 | Driver seatbelt pretensioner circuit short to power Brand | Body |
| Honda | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Hyundai | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Land Rover | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Maserati | B1642 | Rear Left Turn Lamp Control-Circuit Short to Battery or Open Brand | Body |
| Mitsubishi | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Proton | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Subaru | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Suzuki | B1642 | HEADLAMP RH COOLING FAN Brand | Body |
| Tata | B1642 | No description available | Body |
| Toyota | B1642 | 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 7
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1642 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | B164200 | Der Ausgang für Blinkleuchte hinten links hat Funktionsstörung. Brand | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B164211 | No description available | Body |
| Sprinter | B164211 | No description available | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B164212 | No description available | Body |
| Sprinter | B164212 | No description available | Body |
| Mercedes-Benz | B164213 | No description available | Body |
| Sprinter | B164213 | No description available | Body |
6Related codes
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