Passenger Door Unlock Switch Circuit Shorted to Ground
B2475 — Passenger Door Unlock Switch Circuit Shorted to Ground
System: Body | Type: Generic (OBD-II Standard) | Make: Generic
B2475 is a generic (obd-ii standard) body diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.
When B2475 is stored, the module has detected a short-circuit (voltage pulled to ground or to supply) in the monitored circuit.
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.
Because B2475 is a generic OBD-II code, its base definition is shared across manufacturers. The specific diagnostic steps, reference values, and repair procedures can vary by vehicle, and the TaT Diagnostic Assistant includes verified procedures submitted by working technicians.
The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the passenger door unlock switch, which is the unlock side of the multi position rocker switch on the passenger door trim panel. When the occupant presses unlock, the switch pulls the BCM input to ground, signaling a request to unlock the vehicle doors. DTC B2475 is set when the BCM detects that the unlock signal wire is shorted to chassis ground continuously, holding the input low at all times rather than only when the unlock button is pressed. When this code is active the BCM may see a permanent unlock request, which can cause the door locks to fail to ...
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Unlock with Free Trial| Code | B2475 |
| System | Body |
| Type | Generic (OBD-II Standard) |
| Make | Generic |
| Causes | Available |
| Diag. Assistant | Available |
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