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B1551

B1551 - Decklid Release Circuit Failure

Repair Importance Level: 3/3
Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3   
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B1551 Possible Causes

  • Faulty Decklid Release Switch
  • Decklid Release Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Decklid Release Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)
  What does this mean?

First diagnose B1551 code

    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 terminals.

Cost of diagnosing the B1551 code

    Labor: 1.0

    The cost of diagnosing the B1551 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.

B1551 Possible Symptoms

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

B1551 Description

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Decklid Release Switch. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Decklid Release Switch is not to factory specifications.
OBDII Code B1551 - Decklid Release Circuit Failure - AutoCodes.com

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