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BodyB1C8A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

3rd Left buckle pretensioner OPN

9 brands affected · Description from Mitsubishi 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 9

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1C8ANo description available Body
DaewooB1C8ANo description available Body
GMB1C8ANo description available Body
HoldenB1C8ANo description available Body
MitsubishiB1C8A3rd Left buckle pretensioner OPN BrandBody
OpelB1C8ANo description available Body
PeugeotB1C8ANo description available Body
ProtonB1C8A3rd Left buckle pretensioner OPN BrandBody
SaabB1C8ANo 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 B1C8A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzB1C8A62The power supply B of the electronic ignition lock has a malfunction. The signal comparison is faulty. BrandBody

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