B197F Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes

B197F – Power Liftgate Latch Control 1 Circuit

 

B197F Possible Symptoms

 

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

 

B197F Possible Causes

 

High Battery Voltage,Faulty Liftgate Latch Cinch,Liftgate Latch Cinch harness is open or shorted,Liftgate Latch Cinch circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Power Liftgate Latch,Faulty Power Liftgate Module

 

B197F Description

 

The Power Liftgate Module monitors the Power Liftgate Latch. The Power Liftgate Module sets the OBDII codes when the liftgate latch motor cinch or release output is pulled low prior to or during a latch cinch or release operation, this code will set or when the power liftgate latch motor control circuit voltage is below the low voltage threshold or when the liftgate latch motor cinch or release output is pulled high prior to or during a latch cinch or release operation, this code will set.