BodyB1716

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Passenger knee airbag impedance large

16 brands affected · Description from Chery 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

Wiring or connector fault
Faulty sensor or switch
Water or corrosion in a connector
Control module fault
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 16

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B1716	No description available	Body
Chery	B1716	Passenger knee airbag impedance large Brand	Body
Chrysler	B1716	No description available	Body
Daewoo	B1716	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1716	The vehicle lock status is inconsistent with the left front door lock status Brand	Body
Ford	B1716	No description available	Body
GM	B1716	No description available	Body
Holden	B1716	No description available	Body
Hyundai	B1716	No description available	Body
Mazda	B1716	No description available	Body
Opel	B1716	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B1716	No description available	Body
Saab	B1716	No description available	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1716	BCM not receiving IPK's response Brand	Body
Sprinter	B1716	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1716	Keyless Start Control Module CAN Communication Error Brand	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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1716 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B171600	Low passenger knee air bag resistance Brand	Body

6Related codes

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