BodyB1D97

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering Column Tilt Motor Control Circuit Performance

2 brands affected · Description from Maserati 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 2

Brand	Code	Description	System
Land Rover	B1D97	No description available	Body
Maserati	B1D97	Steering Column Tilt Motor Control Circuit Performance 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 7

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1D97 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B1D9705	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. There is a programming fault. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1D974A	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. The wrong component is installed. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1D9754	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. Calibration is missing. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1D9777	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. The commanded position cannot be reached. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1D9792	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. The function or the instruction is faulty. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1D9797	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. The system function is restricted. Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1D9798	The multifunction camera on the front left has a malfunction. The component or the system has overtemperature. Brand	Body

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