BodyB1868

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

P seat airbag power supply short circuit

9 brands affected · Description from Daihatsu 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 9

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B1868	No description available	Body
Daihatsu	B1868	P seat airbag power supply short circuit Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B1868	No description available	Body
Perodua	B1868	P seat airbag power supply short circuit Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1868	No description available	Body
Proton	B1868	No description available	Body
Sprinter	B1868	No description available	Body
Subaru	B1868	No description available	Body
Toyota	B1868	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 5

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1868 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B186800	Das Steuergerät 'Leuchtdiodenband' in der Tür hinten rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B186808	Das Steuergerät 'Leuchtdiodenband' in der Tür hinten rechts hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein Signalfehler vor oder die Botschaft ist fehlerhaft. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B186845	Control unit 'Light-emitting diode strip' in the right rear door has a malfunction. There is an error in the program memory. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B186898	Control unit 'Light-emitting diode strip' in the right rear door has a malfunction. The component or the system has overtemperature. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B18689A	Control unit 'Light-emitting diode strip' in the right rear door has a malfunction. The operating conditions for the component or the system are not satisfied. Brand	Body

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