AutoCodes - OBDII Code List - B1289 BUICK
B1289 BUICK - Video Display Brightness Control Signal
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B1289 BUICK Possible Causes
- Faulty Video Display
- Video Display harness is open or shorted
- Video Display circuit poor electrical connection
How do I fix code B1289 BUICK?
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.
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Tech Notes
DTC B1289 01 Video Display Brightness Control Signal Short to BatteryDTC B1289 02 Video Display Brightness Control Signal Short to Ground
DTC B1289 04 Video Display Brightness Control Signal Open Circuit
Cost of diagnosing the B1289 BUICK code
Labor: 1.0
The cost of diagnosing the B1289 BUICK 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)
B1289 BUICK Description
The radio can control the video display brightness on vehicles equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) video. The radio varies a Pulse With Modulated (PWM) signal to the rear entertainment video screen to command the screen brightness to the desired level. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) will set when the radio detects a short to voltage, short to ground, or an open/high resistance in the video display brightness control circuit 400 ms after the radio activates the remote enable circuit.
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