B1511

Driver Door Handle Circuit Failure

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Door handle does not respond to touch
Problems with the central locking
False alarms
Error message on the instrument panel

Causes

Broken or damaged wiring harness
Oxidation of contacts
Malfunction of the door handle itself
Problems with the door control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the wiring harness in the door
Clean or replace contacts
Test the door handle for faults
Check the operation of the door control unit

Related codes

B1512 B1513 B1514