B1289 Possible Causes
- Faulty Video Display
- Video Display harness is open or shorted
- Video Display circuit poor electrical connection
How is the B1289 code repair?
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.Tech Notes
DTC B1289 01 Video Display Brightness Control Signal Short to BatteryDTC B1289 02 Video Display Brightness Control Signal Short to Ground
DTC B1289 04 Video Display Brightness Control Signal Open Circuit
What is the cost to diagnose the B1289 code
Labor: 1.0
The cost to diagnose the B1289 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary widely across the country, and even within the same city. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
B1289 Meaning
The radio can control the video display brightness 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 screen brightness to the desired level. 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 brightness control circuit 400 ms after the radio activates the remote enable circuit.More Information
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Information for specific makes
- B1289 BUICK Video Display Brightness Control Signal
- B1289 CADILLAC Video Display Brightness Control Signal
- B1289 CHEVROLET Video Display Brightness Control Signal
- B1289 GMC Video Display Brightness Control Signal