Halo Lamps Control Circuit Short To Ground
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B17A5 JEEP Possible Causes
- Faulty Ambient Lamp
- Ambient Lamp harness is open or shorted
- Ambient Lamp circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Left Or Right Map Pocket Lamp
- Faulty Left Or Right Door Handle Lamp
- Faulty Cupholder Lamp
- Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)
How do I fix code B17A5 JEEP?
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’s pins.
Cost of diagnosing the B17A5 JEEP code
The cost of diagnosing the B17A5 JEEP code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair labor rates vary by location, your vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repairs shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.
Possible Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
B17A5 JEEP Description
The Body Control Module (BCM) provides a battery voltage output to certain low-level lighting output lamps through the ambient lamp driver circuit. These lamps use a dedicated path to ground for illumination. The BCM sets the OBDII code when it detects a short to ground on the Ambient Lamp Driver circuit for more than two seconds.