B15xx OBD-II Codes (B1500–B1599)

61 fault codes in the B15xx range. Click any code for causes, diagnostic steps, severity, and common fixes.

B1500 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1501 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1502 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1503 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1504 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1505 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1506 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1507 moderate
Flash-to-Pass Switch Circuit Failure (Ford/Lincoln); Open in Turn Signal Circuit, detected by the combination meter (Toyota/Lexus); External Air Temperature Open or Short Circuit (Subaru)
B1508 critical
Flash-to-Pass Switch Circuit Open (Ford/Lincoln); Short in Turn Signal / Hazard Flasher Circuit (Toyota/Lexus)
B1509 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1510 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1511 serious
Manufacturer-specific (Hyundai/Kia: Driver Belt-Buckle Switch Circuit — SRS; Suzuki: HVAC temp actuator; GM: generator/battery voltage)
B1512 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1513 serious
Passenger Seat-Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open / Short (Hyundai/Kia, SRS); generic: Driver Door Handle Circuit
B1514 serious
Driver Door Handle Circuit Short to Ground (Ford); Passenger Seat-Belt Buckle Switch Short or Short to Ground (Hyundai/Kia SRSCM); Charging System Volts High (GM B-body)
B1515 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1516 low
Passenger Belt-Buckle Switch defect (Hyundai/Kia, SRS); Battery Current Sensor Performance (GM/Isuzu/Saab)
B1517 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1518 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1519 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1520 minor
Hood Switch Circuit Open (Ford anti-theft / alarm)
B1521 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1522 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1523 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1524 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1525 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1526 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1527 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1528 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1529 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1530 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1531 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1532 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1533 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1534 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1535 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1536 low
Memory 2 Switch Circuit — Driver Seat-Memory Recall Switch (GM/Ford-family body)
B1537 low
Manufacturer-specific (Mitsubishi: Seat-Belt Switch circuit — SRS; others: Memory 2 Switch Circuit Short to Battery)
B1538 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1539 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1540 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1541 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1542 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1543 low
Seat Direction Switch Assembly Circuit Failure
B1544 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1545 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1546 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1547 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1548 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1549 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1550 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1551 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1552 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1553 critical
Decklid (Trunk) Release Circuit Short to Battery (Ford/Lincoln/Mercury)
B1554 critical
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1555 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1556 moderate
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1557 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1558 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1559 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
B1560 low
Manufacturer-specific body code — definition not reliably documented; its meaning varies by make, model, and year, so confirm it against your manufacturer's service information
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