OBD Guide

B2104

Door Passenger Key Cylinder Switch Failure

Severity
Low
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • False alarm about an open door
  • Inability to unlock the door with a key
  • Comfort closing/opening functions do not work
  • The door ajar indicator lights up when the door is closed

Causes

  • Oxidation or wear of limit switch contacts
  • Broken wires in the harness between the lock and the control unit
  • Short circuit in the limit switch circuit
  • Door control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the operation of the limit switch with a multimeter
  2. Inspect the wiring harness for damage
  3. Clean the switch contacts from oxides
  4. If necessary, replace the limit switch or wiring harness
  5. Reset the error code and check if it appears again

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