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B1288 Cadillac Code - Video Display Mode Control Signal

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B1288 Cadillac?

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 Video Display
  • Video Display harness is open or shorted
  • Video Display circuit poor electrical connection

Code Tech Notes

DTC B1288 01 Video Display Mode Control Signal Short to Battery
DTC B1288 02 Video Display Mode Control Signal Short to Ground
DTC B1288 04 Video Display Mode Control Signal Open Circuit

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How to Fix the DTC B1288 Cadillac?

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 B1288 Cadillac 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 B1288 Cadillac Code Mean?

The radio can control the video display mode on vehicles equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video. The radio varies a Pulse With Modulated (PWM) signal to the rear entertainment video screen to command the display mode. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set when the radio detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance in the video display mode control circuit 400 ms after the radio activates the remote enable circuit.

B1288 Cadillac Code - Video Display Mode Control Signal

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