OBD-II code · generic
B3A12
A/C Refrigerant Expansion Valve Actuator Temperature Range/Performance
- System
- B — Body electronics
- Severity
- Low (1/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does B3A12 mean?
B3A12 is defined as “A/C Refrigerant Expansion Valve Actuator Temperature Range/Performance”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- BMW, Mini: A/C Refrigerant Expansion Valve Actuator Temperature Range/Performance
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