OBD Guide

B1245

Short In The Rear Air Mix Control Motor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Airbag light is on
  • Incorrect operation of the passive safety system
  • Error B1245 in diagnostic scanner memory

Causes

  • Wiring harness damage
  • Mixture control motor malfunction
  • Problems with the airbag control unit
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring harness
  2. Check the condition of the connectors
  3. Check the operation of the mixture control motor
  4. Check the airbag control unit
  5. Replace damaged components

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