OBD Guide

B051C

Left Side Assist Step Position Sensor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Left side assistant not working
  • The fault indicator lights up
  • The step does not extend or retract

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Position sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connections
  2. Check the functionality of the position sensor
  3. Replace sensor if necessary
  4. Check and reflash the control unit if necessary

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