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B1252 Mercury Code - USB Port Circuit Short to Ground

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1252 Mercury?

  • Faulty USB Cable and Port
  • USB Cable and Port harness is open or shorted
  • USB Cable and Port circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM)

|How to Fix the B1252 Mercury Code?

Start by checking 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's pins.

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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1252 Mercury?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1252 Mercury code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B1252 Mercury Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1252 Mercury Code Mean?

The media hub requires an external power and ground circuit to operate. Loss of power or ground disables all media hub functionality. One USB cable connects the media hub to the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM). The OBDII code sets when the APIM detects an over-current condition in the USB circuit. This can be caused by a fault in the USB cable and port, or by the customer USB device.

USB Port Circuit Short to Ground

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