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BodyB1650

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver air bag deployment commanded

20 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 20

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1650No description available Body
BYDB1650Front passenger seatbelt pretensioner resistance low BrandBody
CheryB1650ECU impact records BrandBody
DaewooB1650Front Airbags (Stage 1) Activated BrandBody
DaihatsuB1650D seat knee airbag squib short BrandBody
GMB1650Driver air bag deployment commanded BrandBody
HoldenB1650Deployment Commanded BrandBody
HondaB1650No description available Body
HyundaiB1650No description available Body
MitsubishiB1650Front impact sensor voltage BrandBody
OpelB1650Driver air bag deployment commanded BrandBody
PeroduaB1650D seat knee airbag squib short BrandBody
PeugeotB1650No description available Body
ProtonB1650Front impact sensor voltage BrandBody
SaabB1650Driver Air Bag Deployment Commanded BrandBody
MG (SAIC)B1650Crash recorded in 1st stage only BrandBody
SubaruB1650No description available Body
SuzukiB1650Power Window Master Switch Malfunction (Driver) BrandBody
TataB1650Crash Recorded / Frontal BrandBody
ToyotaB1650No 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1650 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB165000Navigation Compatibility Error - Navigation-Software is not compatible with Command software BrandBody
HyundaiB165000The SRSCM sets DTC if DAB or PAB deploys BrandBody
SsangYongB165000FRT air bag crash record detection(1st stage only: frontal - replace SDM) BrandBody

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