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B12E8

B12E8 - Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3  What does this mean?

B12E8 Possible Causes

  • Faulty Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch
  • Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)
  What does this mean?

How do I fix code B12E8

    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's pins.

B12E8 Tech Notes

B12E8:11 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Circuit Short To Ground
B12E8:23 Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch: Signal Stuck Low
  What does this mean?

Cost of diagnosing the B12E8 code

    Labor: 1.0

    The cost of diagnosing the B12E8 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.

B12E8 Possible Symptoms

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

B12E8 Meaning

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch is not to factory specifications.
OBDII Code B12E8 - Liftgate/Tailgate Control/Release Switch - Engine-Codes.com

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