Engine-Codes - Generic - B1397

B1397 Code - Power Door Unlock Circuit Short To Battery

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1397?

  • Faulty Power Door Unlock
  • Power Door Unlock harness is open or shorted
  • Power Door Unlock circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B1397 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 B1397?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1397 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 B1397 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1397 Code Mean?

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Power Door Unlock. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Power Door Unlock is not to factory specifications.

Power Door Unlock Circuit Short To Battery

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