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BodyB2301

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Battery voltage too low

6 brands affected · Description from Chery data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

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 electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVB2301No description available Body
CheryB2301Battery voltage too low BrandBody
DFFSB2301Battery voltage too low BrandBody
SubaruB2301No description available Body
SuzukiB2301No description available Body
ToyotaB2301No 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 B2301 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongB230100Tuner amp reset/recovery occurred BrandBody
Mercedes-BenzB230171Der Elektromotor 'Anhängervorrichtung mit elektrischer Ver- und Entriegelung' hat Funktionsstörung. Das Stellglied ist blockiert. BrandBody

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