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BodyB1643

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver seatbelt pretensioner resistance value out of range

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-BenzB1643No description available Body
BYDB1643Driver seatbelt pretensioner resistance value out of range BrandBody
HondaB1643No description available Body
HyundaiB1643No description available Body
Land RoverB1643No description available Body
MitsubishiB1643Rear HiVoltCut SNS. Comm.error BrandBody
PeugeotB1643No description available Body
ProtonB1643Rear HiVoltCut SNS. Comm.error BrandBody
SubaruB1643No description available Body
SuzukiB1643HEADLAMP LH COOLING FAN BrandBody
TataB1643No description available Body
ToyotaB1643No 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.

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