B1406 Chevrolet Zafira OBD Code

OBD/2 B1406 error code description and symptoms.

Brake Switch Circuit Input Malfunction Indicates PCM did not receive a brake pedal position (BPP) input. Open or short in BPP circuit Open or short in stoplamp circuits Damaged PCM Malfunction in module(s) connected to BPP circuit. (Rear Electronic Module [REM] Windstar and LS6/LS8 or Lighting Control Module (LCM) Continental and Town Car. Damaged brake switch Misadjusted brake switch Check for proper function of stoplamps.

To check for an open circuit, trace along the length of the transmission control circuit, checking for breaks in the wiring. Repair any broken wiring and make sure all connectors are fully seated and locked.Pay close attention to connectors, looking for corrosion, bent or broken pins, or moisture in the connector. Repair any connector issues even if they are not specifically part of the transmission control circuit as they may serve a function in providing power to the transmission control circuit.

B1406 Chevrolet Zafira Error Code Repair Process :

The rule of B1406 code when it comes to emissions-related vehicle repair is that any modification that changes the vehicle from a certified configuration to a non-certified configuration is considered tampering: this applies to both vehicle owners and repair facilities and is, therefore, a Federal offense. Replacing a catalyst with a straight pipe is one traditional example of b1406 driver power window down circuit short to ground. Likewise, overriding the OBD B1406 error in system through the use of high-tech defeat devices or non-certified computer chips, for example, would also be considered tampering. The OBD system may, however, be repaired back to its original certified configuration with certified performance chips or appropriate aftermarket parts.

Common Causes of Chevrolet Zafira B1406 OBD2 Code

A common cause of code B1406 is the failure of B1406 Driver Power Window Down Circuit Short To Ground, but there are several other possible causes as well, such as ;

Failures of clutch motion/travel sensors.
Exhaust tube
Faulty ignition coil (s)
Oil flow restriction in the oil passages or the variable camshaft timing (VCT) valve body

B1406 is a kind of Body Trouble Code

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B1406 Chevrolet Zafira OBD Code

B1406 Chevrolet Zafira Error Code Repair Process :

Common Causes of Chevrolet Zafira B1406 OBD2 Code

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