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BodyB1A19

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Driver's air bag deployment control - stage 2 - short circuit to ignition loop

10 brands affected · Description from Land Rover 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

  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

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 10

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
DaewooB1A19No description available Body
GMB1A19No description available Body
HoldenB1A19No description available Body
Land RoverB1A19Driver's air bag deployment control - stage 2 - short circuit to ignition loop BrandBody
MitsubishiB1A19No description available Body
OpelB1A19No description available Body
PeugeotB1A19No description available Body
SaabB1A19No description available Body
MG (SAIC)B1A19KEY SETUP Fault BrandBody
TataB1A19Rear Right Window DN Switch Open BrandBody

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.

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