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BodyB16BF

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Front Left Sidemarker Lamp Control-Circuit Short to Battery or Open

5 brands affected · Description from Maserati 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 5

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB16BFNo description available Body
BMWB16BFNo description available Body
BYDB16BFSRS ECU fault BrandBody
MaseratiB16BFFront Left Sidemarker Lamp Control-Circuit Short to Battery or Open BrandBody
ToyotaB16BFNo 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 B16BF and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB16BF11Die Seitenmarkierungsleuchte links hat Funktionsstörung.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB16BF12Die Seitenmarkierungsleuchte links hat Funktionsstörung.Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus vor. BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB16BF15Die Seitenmarkierungsleuchte links hat Funktionsstoerung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Plus oder eine Unterbrechung vor. BrandBody

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