BodyB220B

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Occupant Restraint Controller Firing Stored Energy

6 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 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 6

Brand	Code	Description	System
Maserati	B220B	Occupant Restraint Controller Firing Stored Energy Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B220B	Buck up condenser Brand	Body
Peugeot	B220B	No description available	Body
Proton	B220B	Buck up condenser Brand	Body
Suzuki	B220B	Trip reset SW Brand	Body
Tata	B220B	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 B220B and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Mercedes-Benz	B220B00	Ein interner Fehler im Steuergerät 'Airbag' ist vorhanden. Brand	Body

6Related codes

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