B117A Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes

B117A – Latch Motor Circuit Short To Ground

 

B117A Possible Symptoms

 

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

 

B117A Possible Causes

 

Faulty Latch Motor,Latch Motor harness is open or shorted,Latch Motor circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM)

 

B117A Description

 

The Liftgate/Trunk Module (LTM) monitors the Latch Motor. The LTM sets the OBDII code when a continuous memory and on-demand Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) that sets when the LTM detects a short to ground on the latch motor circuit(s) for more than 1 second.