Interior Lighting Output Circuit Short To Ground
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B2A36 MERCURY Possible Causes
- Faulty Interior Lamp
- Interior Lamp harness is open or shorted
- Interior Lamp circuit poor electrical connection
- Faulty Smart Junction Box (SJB)
How do I fix code B2A36 MERCURY?
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 B2A36 MERCURY code
The cost of diagnosing the B2A36 MERCURY 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)
B2A36 MERCURY Description
Power is supplied to the interior courtesy lamps and cargo lamp through the Smart Junction Box (SJB). Based on the input status from the ajar switches and the instrument panel dimmer switch, the SJB supplies voltage to the interior courtesy lamp(s). The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets when the SJB detects a short to ground from the courtesy lighting output circuit.