Engine-Codes - Generic - B1170

B1170 Code - Right Power Running Board Deploy and/or Stow Circuit Short To Battery

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B1170?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Power Running Board Motor Assembly
  • Power Running Board Motor Assembly harness is open or shorted
  • Power Running Board Motor Assembly circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Power Running Board (PRB) Module
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How to Fix the DTC B1170?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1170 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the B1170 Code Mean?

The Power Running Board (PRB) module provides a regulated 10-volt power supply to the Hall-effect sensor (internal to the PRB motor) through the circuit. The Hall-effect ground is provided by the PRB module through the circuit. The PRB module monitors the PRB Hall-effect signal through the circuit. If the PRB module does not receive any signal from the Hall-effect sensor during operation, the PRB will stop. The PRB module sets this Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) if it does not see any feedback from the Hall-Effect sensor during the stowing/deploying of the RH running board.

B1170 Code - Right Power Running Board Deploy and/or Stow Circuit Short To Battery

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Code B1170 Information for Specific Makes

  • B1170 Acura Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With VSA Modulator-Control Unit
  • B1170 Ford Right Power Running Board Deploy and/or Stow Circuit Short To Battery
  • B1170 Honda Gauge Control Module Lost Communication With VSA Modulator-Control Unit
  • B1170 Lincoln Right Power Running Board Deploy and/or Stow Circuit Short To Battery
  • B1170 Mercury Right Power Running Board Deploy and/or Stow Circuit Short To Battery

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