AutoCodes - OBDII Code List - B0198

B0198 - Front Blower Motor Power Circuit Malfunction

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3    What is this?
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B0198 Possible Causes

What does this mean?
  • Faulty Front Blower Motor
  • Front Blower Motor harness is open or shorted
  • Front Blower Motor circuit poor electrical connection

How do I fix code B0198?

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 B0198 code

Labor: 1.0

The cost of diagnosing the B0198 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)

B0198 Description

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Control Module monitors the Front Blower Motor. The HVAC sets the OBDII code when the Front Blower Motor is not to factory specifications.
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