Code Definition

B2199 — VICS Module Error

System: Body  |  Type: Generic (OBD-II Standard)  |  Make: Generic

About B2199

B2199 is a generic (obd-ii standard) body diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.

Because B2199 is a generic OBD-II code, its base definition is shared across manufacturers. The specific diagnostic steps, reference values, and repair procedures can vary by vehicle, and the TaT Diagnostic Assistant includes verified procedures submitted by working technicians.

Code Information

The B2199 code indicates that the Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) Module has reported an internal fault or self test failure. VICS is a Japanese market traffic information service that broadcasts real time congestion, road works, and travel time data over FM multiplex and dedicated beacons, and the VICS Module receives and decodes this data before passing it to the navigation system. The code is set when the module detects an error in its internal processor, memory, or signal decoding hardware during its self diagnostic routine. When this fault is active the navigation disp...

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