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B12B1 Ford Code - Front Blower Motor PWM Drive Circuit Shorted To Voltage

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B12B1 Ford?

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 Blower Motor Speed Control Module
  • Blower Motor Speed Control Module harness is open or shorted
  • Blower Motor Speed Control Module circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module
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How to Fix the DTC B12B1 Ford?

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 B12B1 Ford 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 B12B1 Ford Code Mean?

Under normal operation, the blower motor relay coil receives ground from the Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module through the circuit. The coil receives ignition voltage through the circuit. Voltage is supplied to the relay switch contact. When the relay coil is energized, the voltage is delivered to the blower motor and the blower motor speed control module through the circuit. Ground for the motor is provided through the circuit from the blower speed control module. Ground for the blower motor speed control module is provided by the circuit. The EATC module sends a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) signal to the Blower Motor Speed Control Module through a circuit to control the blower speed.

B12B1 Ford Code - Front Blower Motor PWM Drive Circuit Shorted To Voltage

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