DTC B1512-87: Communication Error With Indicator Unit (BCM): Outline

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DTC B1512:87 (BCM) DETECTION CONDITION AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

System malfunction location	Communication error with indicator unit
Detection condition	The body control module (BCM) cannot receive the signals from the indicator unit.
Fail-safe	Not applicable
Possible cause	Indicator unit connector or terminal malfunction Body control module (BCM) connector or terminal malfunction Short to ground in indicator unit LIN communication line Open circuit in indicator unit LIN communication line Indicator unit malfunction Body control module (BCM) malfunction
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