Code Definition

B2202 — No Communication to VICS Module (No Fitting of VICS)

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

About B2202

B2202 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 B2202 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 B2202 code indicates that the head unit or gateway module cannot establish communication with the Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) Module on the vehicle's data bus. The qualifier in the definition, no fitting of VICS, points to the common cause where the configuration expects a VICS Module to be present but the module is either not installed, not powered, or completely unresponsive. VICS is a Japanese market traffic information service that broadcasts real time congestion and travel data over FM multiplex and dedicated beacons. When this fault is active live traffic over...

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