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B1272 is a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) for "Servo Motor Potentiometer Vent Circuit Failure". This can happen for multiple reasons and a mechanic needs to diagnose the specific cause for this code to be triggered in your situation. Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office to perform the Check Engine Light diagnostic for $154.99 . Once we are able to diagnose the problem, you will be provided with an upfront quote for the recommended fix and receive $50.0 off as a credit towards the repair. All our repairs are backed by our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty.
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The B1272 trouble code detects an error with the servo motor potentiometer vent circuit.
The B1272 code is a standard OBD-II trouble code that identifies a problem with the servo motor potentiometer vent circuit, which is a key part of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The potentiometer is responsible for varying resistance to aid the operation of the cabin vents. If the climate control module, body control module, or powertrain control module (PCM) detects that the servo motor potentiometer is not operating properly, then the B1272 trouble code will be triggered
A few different things can result in the B1272 trouble code being triggered: * Faulty potentiometer * Defective servo motor * Damaged electrical components in the system, including wires, connectors, fuses, and circuits * In rare cases, a defective PCM, body control module, or climate control module
When the B1272 trouble code is detected, the check engine soon Warning Light may illuminate, and the air conditioning light may flash. The climate control system will likely not operate properly, as it will possibly have ventilation problems.
The B1272 code will be diagnosed with the help of a standard OBD-II trouble code scanner. A trained mechanic will view the freeze frame data from the scanner to assess the B1272 code, and search for the presence of additional trouble codes. If the technician finds that there are multiple trouble codes detected, then they will need to be inspected in the order in which they appear on the scanner. Next, the trouble codes will need to be reset, and the vehicle restarted, so the mechanic can check to see if the code remains detected. If it does not, then an intermittent error or an erroneous detection are likely to blame.
If the mechanic finds that the B1272 code is still present, then a visual inspection of the electrical components should be performed. Blown fuses, shorted wires, open connectors, and faulty circuits will all require replacement. The technician will then thoroughly inspect the potentiometer and the servo motor.
Any time a component is replaced or repaired, the technician will again reset the trouble codes, restart the vehicle, and check for the presence of the B1272 code. This will allow the mechanic to know as soon as the problem has been resolved.
The most frequently made mistake when diagnosing this code comes from a failure to comply with the OBD-II diagnosis protocol. The protocol should always be followed step by step, as this helps avoid erroneous repairs, and ensure efficient inspections.
It is fairly common for electrical component failure to be overlooked, and fully functional potentiometers and servo motors to be unnecessarily replaced.
A vehicle with the B1272 trouble code will still be drivable. However, the climate control system will likely experience some problems. As is the case with all trouble codes, an inspection should be scheduled when the code is detected.
Repairs for the B1272 trouble code include:
It is highly uncommon for the B1272 code to be caused by a faulty control module. Any possible causes for the code should be thoroughly inspected before any control module is condemned. If the PCM, body control module, or climate control module is found to be faulty, then it will need to be reprogrammed after being replaced.
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