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Jaguar B1A0B

96 Steering wheel hands on detection module - Component internal failure The Hands-On Detection module is part of the Steering Wheel and Sub Harness assembly and is a critical comp

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceContact an authorized Jaguar service provider for diagnosis if B1A0B-96 is logged or if Lane Keep Assist is disabled because hands on the steering wheel are not detected.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

For applicable 2021–2024 Jaguar I‑PACE vehicles in the US, DTC B1A0B-96 identifies an internal failure of the steering-wheel Hands-On Detection module. Verified Jaguar material states this module is critical to Lane Keep Assist (LKA); if hands on the steering wheel cannot be detected, LKA is disabled.

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1. What does B1A0B mean?

For applicable 2021–2024 Jaguar I‑PACE vehicles in the US, DTC B1A0B-96 identifies an internal failure of the steering-wheel Hands-On Detection module. Verified Jaguar material states this module is critical to Lane Keep Assist (LKA); if hands on the steering wheel cannot be detected, LKA is disabled.

2. Technical explanation

The Hands-On Detection module is part of the Steering Wheel and Sub Harness assembly. Jaguar describes it as a critical component of LKA because LKA requires confirmation of driver input and is not a fully autonomous system. B1A0B-96 is specifically identified as “Steering wheel hands on detection module - Component internal failure.”

3. What system is affected?

Steering wheel Hands-On Detection module and the Lane Keep Assist (LKA) function.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Lane Keep Assist may be disabled when the vehicle cannot detect hands on the steering wheel.
  • B1A0B-96 may be stored as a diagnostic trouble code.

6. Possible causes

  • Verified evidence identifies an internal failure of the steering-wheel Hands-On Detection module.
  • Further underlying causes are not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Keep control of the vehicle and do not rely on Lane Keep Assist as a substitute for driver steering input.
  • Have the stored DTC assessed using Jaguar TOPIx diagnostic procedures or by an authorized Jaguar service provider.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether B1A0B-96 is logged.
  2. If B1A0B-96 is not logged, Jaguar’s bulletin directs diagnosis using TOPIx rather than continuing under that bulletin.
  3. No further owner-level troubleshooting procedure is established by the supplied verified evidence.

11. When to contact service

Contact an authorized Jaguar service provider for diagnosis if B1A0B-96 is logged or if Lane Keep Assist is disabled because hands on the steering wheel are not detected.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check for logged DTC B1A0B-96.
  • Use Jaguar TOPIx for diagnosis when B1A0B-96 is not logged, as directed by the cited Jaguar bulletin.
  • The supplied evidence does not establish the complete service instruction or specific inspection steps.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 10246316, SFCC_NOV2023_6, published November 10, 2023. It identifies B1A0B-96 and explains the Hands-On Detection module’s role in LKA.
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11035665, JLRTB02139NAS-31JUL26, published July 31, 2026. Its supplied excerpt instructs checking for B1A0B-96 and, when the code is not logged, continuing diagnosis using TOPIx. The excerpt specifically references L560 Range Rover; applicability to I‑PACE is not established by that excerpt.

16. Recall information

  • No recall information is established by the supplied verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified source: NHTSA-hosted Jaguar manufacturer communication SFCC_NOV2023_6 (MC-10246316-0001): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10246316-0001.pdf

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Jaguar code B1A0B-96 mean?

It means the steering-wheel Hands-On Detection module has a component internal failure.

What function can be affected?

Jaguar states that inability to detect hands on the steering wheel will disable Lane Keep Assist.

Does this code establish that the vehicle is unsafe to drive or charge?

No. Driveability and charging safety are not yet established by the supplied verified evidence.

Which vehicles are listed as applicable?

The supplied applicability data lists US-market Jaguar I‑PACE vehicles from model years 2021–2024.

20. Sources & verification

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