Driver Active Headrest Control Circuit
Table of contents
- Possible Causes
- How To Fix
- Tech Notes
- Cost To Diagnose
- When is the code detected
- Possible Symptoms
- Description
B1C11 JEEP Possible Causes
- Faulty Driver Active Headrest
- Driver Active Headrest harness is open or shorted
- Driver Active Headrest circuit poor electrical connection
- Fault Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC)
How do I fix code B1C11 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.
Tech Notes
- B1C11-11 DRIVER ACTIVE HEADREST CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND
- B1C11-12 DRIVER ACTIVE HEADREST CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORT TO BATTERY
- B1C11-13 DRIVER ACTIVE HEADREST CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN
Cost of diagnosing the B1C11 JEEP code
The cost of diagnosing the B1C11 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.
When is the code detected
This code will set, if the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) detects low voltage on the Active Head Restraint 1st Row Driver Signal circuit.
Possible Symptoms
- Air Bag Warning Light ON
B1C11 JEEP Description
The Driver Active Headrest signal circuit is driven by a solenoid that also uses a diode in parallel. The single electrical component of the Active Headrest (AHR) unit is the latch-release solenoid. The solenoid is connected by a 2 way pigtail wire and harness connector. The pigtail wire and 2 way connector are routed through the center of one of the headrest support posts and down through the guide sleeve to the interior of the seat back, where it connects to the seat wire harness. The solenoid is grounded at an independent dedicated ground. The AHR components itself cannot be repaired. If damaged or ineffective, the AHR must be replaced as a new assembly. If upon inspection the AHR has deployed it can be reset following the proper reset method. Also if the already deployed Driver or Passenger AHR are latched in the locked position please see the scan tool miscellaneous functions to set the latch in the unlock or deployed position. The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors the Driver Active Headrest during the start up phase of the ORC module. The Driver Active Headrest communication and on board diagnostics are powered by the ORC signal.