Code Definition

B1987 — Pedal Forward / Rearward Motor Stalled

System: Body  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Generic

About B1987

B1987 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.

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.

B1987 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.

Code Information

The Body Control Module or Pedal Control Module commands the adjustable pedal assembly to move the brake and accelerator pedals forward or rearward along their slide track using a small electric motor. DTC B1987 sets when the module commands the pedal motor to run but does not see the expected change in pedal position, or detects an overcurrent stall condition on the motor drive circuit. Common triggers include the pedal mechanism binding from debris or a floor obstruction, a seized motor or gearbox, a feedback sensor that does not track motor travel, or a wiring fault that prevents the motor ...

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