BodyB1717

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Mirror power fold switch shorted low

14 brands affected · Description from GM data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car

1What it means in plain English

A body system has a fault. Depending on the make, this range can include airbags and seat belts, windows, locks and climate control, and also charging, brake, oil or coolant sensors.

2Common causes

Wiring or connector fault
Faulty sensor or switch
Water or corrosion in a connector
Control module fault
Low battery voltage

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Do not assume this code is safe to drive. If it concerns the brakes, brake vacuum, charging/alternator, engine oil or coolant, have it diagnosed before driving. Airbags or seat belts may not work in a crash, and a brake or charging fault can leave the car unsafe or stranded. For convenience systems (windows, locks, climate), have it checked when convenient.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 14

Brand	Code	Description	System
BYD	B1717	Left knee airbag not connected Brand	Body
Chery	B1717	Passenger knee airbag impedance small Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1717	No description available	Body
DFFS	B1717	Hinged rear door lock status failure Brand	Body
Ford	B1717	WAS Found! Brand	Body
GM	B1717	Mirror power fold switch shorted low Brand	Body
Holden	B1717	mirror power fold control switch shorted low Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1717	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1717	No description available	Body
Opel	B1717	Mirror power fold switch shorted low Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1717	No description available	Body
Saab	B1717	Mirror Power Fold Switch Shorted Low Brand	Body
MG (SAIC)	B1717	BCM not receiving GW's response Brand	Body
Suzuki	B1717	Unregistered Keyless Start Control Module Brand	Body

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1717 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
SsangYong	B171700	Short circuit to ground in passenger knee air bag Brand	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B171701	Die Leseleuchte vorn links hat Funktionsstörung. Es liegt ein allgemeiner elektrischer Fehler vor. Brand	Body

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