Diagnostic Code Index

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Diagnostic Code Index
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DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX

DTC Description
DTC B051A, B051B, B051C, or B051DΒ  B051A 0B: Left Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Current Above Threshold
B051A 01: Left Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Short to Battery
B051A 02: Left Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Short to Ground
B051A 04: Left Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Open Circuit
B051B 0B: Right Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Current Above Threshold
B051B 01: Right Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Short to Battery
B051B 02: Right Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Short to Ground
B051B 04: Right Side Assist Step Motor Control Circuit Open Circuit
B051C 01: 10 V Reference Circuit Short to Battery
B051C 02: 10 V Reference Circuit Short to Ground
B051C 2A: Left Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Too Many Pulses
B051C 22: Left Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Low Time < Minimum
B051C 29: Left Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Too Few Pulses
B051C 62: Left Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Actuator Stuck Open
B051C 63: Left Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Actuator Stuck Closed
B051D 2A: Right Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Too Many Pulses
B051D 22: Right Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Low Time < Minimum
B051D 29: Right Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Too Few Pulses
B051D 62: Right Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Actuator Stuck Open
B051D 63: Right Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit Actuator Stuck Closed
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