BodyB181E

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Electric steering electronic control unit power relay control failure

10 brands affected · Description from DFFS data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the steering system. Steering effort may increase.

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

Steering effort may increase. If the steering feels heavy or unpredictable, stop safely and have it checked.

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 10

Brand	Code	Description	System
Daewoo	B181E	No description available	Body
DFFS	B181E	Electric steering electronic control unit power relay control failure Brand	Body
GM	B181E	No description available	Body
Holden	B181E	No description available	Body
Maserati	B181E	Hood Ajar Input-Circuit Open Brand	Body
Nissan	B181E	No description available	Body
Opel	B181E	No description available	Body
Peugeot	B181E	No description available	Body
Saab	B181E	No description available	Body
Subaru	B181E	No 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B181E and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B181E64	Der Sensor für Motorhaube hat Funktionsstoerung. Es liegt ein unplausibles Signal vor. Brand	Body

6Related codes

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