Power Door Unlock Circuit Failure
B1310 — Power Door Unlock Circuit Failure
System: Body | Type: Manufacturer-Specific | Make: Generic
B1310 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.
When B1310 is stored, the module has detected an electrical-circuit fault in the wiring, connector, or driver associated with the named component.
Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.
B1310 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.
The Body Control Module (BCM) or a dedicated Door Control Module drives the power door unlock function using a protected output stage that energises the unlock side of the door lock actuator with a brief pulse of around half a second when an unlock command is received. The lock actuator itself is typically a reversible DC motor or solenoid integrated into the door latch, with separate lock and unlock drive wires running from the controlling module through the rubber door boot to the actuator inside the door. DTC B1310 sets when the controlling module detects an electrical fault on the unlock d...
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Unlock with Free Trial| Code | B1310 |
| System | Body |
| Type | Manufacturer-Specific |
| Make | Generic |
| Causes | Available |
| Diag. Assistant | Available |
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