Engine-Codes - Generic - B1797

B1797 Code - Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam Circuit Short To Ground

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1797?

  • Faulty Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam
  • Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam harness is open or shorted
  • Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B1797 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 B1797?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1797 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 B1797 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1797 Code Mean?

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam is not to factory specifications.

B1797 Code - Lamp Headlamp Low-Beam Circuit Short To Ground

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