Engine-Codes - Generic - B1453

B1453 Code - Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch Circuit Short To Battery or Open

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1453?

  • Faulty Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch
  • Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM)

|How to Fix the B1453 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.

|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1453?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1453 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 B1453 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1453 Code Mean?

The Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) monitors the Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch. The LTM sets the OBDII code when the LTM detects a concern with the liftgate latch input.

B1453 Code - Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch Circuit Short To Battery or Open

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|Code B1453 Information for Specific Makes

  • B1453 Ford Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch Circuit Short To Battery or Open
  • B1453 Lincoln Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch Circuit Short To Battery or Open
  • B1453 Mercury Tailgate/Liftgate/Boot/Trunk Latch Position Switch Circuit Short To Battery or Open

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