Engine-Codes - Generic - B2555

B2555 Code - Passenger Compartment Lamp Control Circuit Short

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 3/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B2555?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Passenger Compartment Lamp
  • Faulty Door and Passenger Door Switch
  • Door and Passenger Door Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Door and Passenger Door Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

Code Tech Notes

B2555 01 Passenger Compartment Lamp Control Circuit Short to Battery
B2555 02 Passenger Compartment Lamp Control Circuit Short to Ground

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How to Fix the DTC B2555?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B2555 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the B2555 Code Mean?

When the Body Control Module (BCM) signals for courtesy lamp operation, a message is sent over the serial data circuit to the driver door and passenger door switches. The driver door switch and passenger door switch the applies battery voltage to the left and right courtesy lamp control circuits illuminating the door courtesy lamps. The driver door and passenger door switches also provide ground to the lamps. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is set when the driver or passenger door switch detects a short to voltage in the courtesy lamp control circuit or the driver or passenger door switch detects a short to ground in the courtesy lamp control circuit.

B2555 Code - Passenger Compartment Lamp Control Circuit Short

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