B1049Body
Impact sensor circuit malfunction
Where to start
The impact sensor circuit. These sensors sit at the front and in the sills, and their connectors suffer from water and from body repairs. ⚠️ If the car has been in a crash, this code may date from then: deployed components are replaced, not cleared.
A code is not a diagnosis. It says which check failed, not which part to replace. Clearing it without repair only means the car will report it again in a few trips.
How to put together a report a mechanic will actually read
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How the code is built
Letter — the systemBody: lights, climate, airbags
Common or the maker's ownManufacturer code: meaning depends on the make
Number of the faultThe serial number inside that group — it does not say how serious the fault is
All codes in «Body, airbags and lighting»
How the app helps
CarScan reads this code from your car through an OBD-II adapter, shows whether it is active now or only stored, names the module that reported it, and puts it into a plain-text report for your mechanic.