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BodyB2271

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Steering axle lock internal fault

8 brands affected · Description from BYD 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

  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

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 8

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB2271No description available Body
BYDB2271Steering axle lock internal fault BrandBody
DaihatsuB2271IG circuit abnormal BrandBody
PeroduaB2271IG circuit abnormal BrandBody
PeugeotB2271No description available Body
SubaruB2271No description available Body
SuzukiB2271No description available Body
ToyotaB2271No 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B2271 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB227100CAN bus off error BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB227111Der Schalter 'Aussenbeleuchtung' (Kanal 3) hat Funktionsstoerung. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandBody

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