Engine-Codes - Generic - B1270

B1270 Code - Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost Circuit Short To Battery

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1270?

  • Faulty Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost
  • Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost harness is open or shorted
  • Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module

|How to Fix the B1270 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 B1270?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1270 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 B1270 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1270 Code Mean?

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module monitors the Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost. The HVAC Module sets the OBDII code when the Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost is not to factory specifications.

B1270 Code - Servo Motor Potentiometer Defrost Circuit Short To Battery

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