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B1971 Buick Code - Inadvertent Power Fault

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B1971 Buick?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Inadvertent Power Relay
  • Inadvertent Power Relay harness is open or shorted
  • Inadvertent Power Relay circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC B1971 Buick?

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 pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1971 Buick code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

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

What Does the B1971 Buick Code Mean?

If interior lights are accidentally left on, a Delayed Interior Lighting (DIL) feature provides automatic shutoff. The DIL relay is an integral component of the multifunction relay. When the ignition switch is in RUN position, The Body Control Module (BCM) continuously keeps output to DIL relay active. When the ignition switch is turned to OFF position, BCM will deactivate DIL relay output after 10 minutes. The 10-minute time-out period resets anytime BCM wakes up and any of the following states are detected:
- A door is opened or closed, or driver door unlock message is received.
- The trunk is opened or closed.
- Interior lights are turned on. When DIL relay is energized, power is supplied to interior lights and high side of the interior light relay coil.
The BCM continuously monitors output to DIL relay. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1971 will set when output is commanded on or off, and short or open is detected for at least 2 seconds. When DTC B1971 is set, BCM will continue to command the requested state of relay until it is achieved or no longer necessary. DTC B1971 will clear when conditions for fault no longer exist or when scan tool is used. A history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles if conditions for fault no longer exist.

B1971 Buick Code - Inadvertent Power Fault

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