Engine-Codes - Generic - B2172

B2172 Code - Inertia Switch Input Circuit Open

- Code Popularity: 10,618 Views
- Repair Importance Level: 3/3
- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
What is this?
Table of contents
What does this mean?

|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B2172?

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

|How to Fix the B2172 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.

Search B2172 Questions and Answers

|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B2172?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B2172 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.

Does your Car have Safety Recalls? → Check here

|What are Code B2172 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B2172 Code Mean?

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

B2172 Code - Inertia Switch Input Circuit Open

|Need more Information on the B2172 Code?

Need more information on how to fix the B2172 code? Get Access to Factory Service Manuals

|Code B2172 Information for Specific Makes

|Need Help with the B2172 Code?

Get the B2172 code diagnosed by a professional: Find a repair shop in your area

Related Information