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Engine-Codes - Generic - B1561

B1561 - Door Lock Cylinder Circuit Short To Battery

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3  What is this?
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B1561 Possible Causes

What does this mean?
  • Faulty Door Lock Cylinder
  • Door Lock Cylinder harness is open or shorted
  • Door Lock Cylinder circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

How is the B1561 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.

What is the cost to diagnose the B1561 code

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1561 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.
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Possible Symptoms

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

B1561 Meaning

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

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