B1240

Start Button Mode Indicator Circuit Short

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Start button indicator does not work
Start button indicator flashing
Incorrect display of start button operating modes
Problems starting the engine (in rare cases)

Causes

Short circuit in wiring harness
Wiring damage
Start button indicator malfunction
Contact corrosion
Problems with the control unit

How to Fix

Check the wiring harness for damage
Check the condition of the contacts on the start button
Test the start button indicator
Check continuity with a multimeter
Replace damaged components if necessary

Related codes

B1241 B1242 B1243