Code Definition

B132C (14) — Right Stop/Turn Lamp – Circuit Short to Ground or Open

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

About B132C

B132C is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code recorded for Ford vehicles. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

When B132C is stored, the module has detected an open (broken or disconnected) electrical path in the monitored circuit; and 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.

B132C 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 (BCM) on this Ford drives the right hand rear stop and turn lamp output through an internal switching stage and continuously monitors both voltage and current on that circuit. With the lamp commanded on the BCM expects to see a voltage close to battery voltage at the output pin and a current draw that falls within the correct range for the rated bulb or LED assembly. DTC B132C:14 is stored when the BCM detects a circuit voltage lower than expected (indicating a short to ground) or no current flow at all when the output is commanded on (indicating an open circuit). When ...

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