Engine-Codes - Generic - B2101

B2101 Code - Head Rest Switch Circuit Failure

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B2101?

  • Faulty Head Rest Switch
  • Head Rest Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Head Rest Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B2101 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 B2101?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B2101 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 B2101 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B2101 Code Mean?

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Head Rest Switch. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Head Rest Switch is not to factory specifications.

B2101 Code - Head Rest Switch Circuit Failure

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