B1179
The liftgate and trunk module sees the latch motor circuit shorted to battery
What it means
B1179. The liftgate and trunk module sees the latch motor circuit shorted to battery. The liftgate or trunk latch may not release..
Findings, check these first
- Short to voltage in the latch motor circuit
- Faulty latch motor
- Latch motor harness open or shorted
- Poor electrical connection in the latch motor circuit
- Faulty liftgate and trunk module
Standard procedure
- Confirm the code and test the latch motor circuit
- Inspect the latch motor and its connector
- Check the harness for a short to voltage
- Verify the module power and ground
- Replace the failed motor or module after tests
Code lookup
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Sources and review
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- B1179 FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes - OBD2 Codes
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Supports: FORD and Ford-family meaning and likely causes for B1179
Fetched directly. B1179 reads "Latch Motor Circuit Short To Battery". obdii.pro carries this code only with GM clauses, so there is no Ford-family corroboration.
Last updated 2026-10-02.
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