The rear climate module sees the rear climate control switch circuit shorted to battery
What it means
B113F. The rear climate module sees the rear climate control switch circuit shorted to battery. A rear temperature or fan control may not respond.
Findings, check these first
- Short to voltage in the switch circuit
- Faulty rear climate switch
- Chafed switch wiring
- Poor switch connector
- Faulty rear audio and temperature control module
Standard procedure
- Confirm the code and test the rear climate switch
- Inspect the switch and its connector
- Check the switch circuit for a short to voltage
- Verify the switch resistance readings
- Replace the failed switch or module after tests
Code lookup
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Sources and review
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- B113F FORD Rear Climate Control Switch Circuit Short to Battery: Code Meaning, Causes, Symptoms, & Tech Notes | Engine-Codes.com
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- B113f Ford - Rear Climate Control Switch Circuit Short to Battery | AutoCodes.com
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Last updated 2026-09-29.
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