U0517

Invalid Data Received From Door Switch B

Severity

✅ Low

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$6–44 (est.)

Symptoms

Incorrect indication of door opening/closing on the instrument panel
The central locking for a specific door does not work
Problems with automatic closing of windows
Alarm malfunction (false alarms)
Interior lighting does not turn on when the door is opened

Causes

Faulty door switch
Open or short circuit in the switch circuit
Problems with wiring in the door harness
Oxidation of switch contacts
Malfunctions in the body control module (BCM)

How to Fix

Door switch status diagnostics
Checking the integrity of the circuit and contacts
Inspect the door wiring harness for damage
Cleaning or replacing the door switch
Flashing or replacing the BCM module (as a last resort)

Related codes

U0514 U0515 U0516 U0518