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BodyB1670

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger air bag deployment commanded

17 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 17

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1670No description available Body
BYDB1670Right side impact sensor short to ground BrandBody
DaewooB1670Front Airbags (Stage 2) Activated BrandBody
FordB1670No description available Body
GMB1670Passenger air bag deployment commanded BrandBody
HoldenB1670Deployment Commanded BrandBody
HondaB1670No description available Body
HyundaiB1670No description available Body
Land RoverB1670No description available Body
MazdaB1670No description available Body
MitsubishiB1670PS pretensioner squib short BrandBody
OpelB1670Passenger air bag deployment commanded BrandBody
PeugeotB1670No description available Body
ProtonB1670PS pretensioner squib short BrandBody
SaabB1670Entfaltung Beifahrer-Airbag befohlen BrandBody
SuzukiB1670Rain/Light Sensor Malfunction BrandBody
ToyotaB1670No 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 B1670 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiB167000The SRSCM sets DTC if Crash recorded in full stage in the SRS Control module BrandBody
SsangYongB167000FRT air bag crash record detection(full(1st,2nd)stage: frontal-replace SDM) BrandBody

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