What does code B0205 mean?

Q: What does code B0205 mean?

HVAC Defroster Door Position. B0205 indicates that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control module has detected a fault in the defroster door position circuit, which prevents it from confirming the door's commanded position. The module monitors a position sensor or actuator feedback signal and sets this code when the voltage or signal does not match the expected value for the commanded defrost mode.

DTC codes / B02xx · Airbags, seats, doors, lights and comfort systems / B0205

B0205HVAC Defroster Door Position

B0205 indicates that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control module has detected a fault in the defroster door position circuit, which prevents it from confirming the door's commanded position. The module monitors a position sensor or actuator feedback signal and sets this code when the voltage or signal does not match the expected value for the commanded defrost mode.

SystemBody

Code typeGeneric (all makes)

SeverityLow

Fix difficultyIntermediate

AreaAirbags, seats, doors, lights and comfort systems

Guidance is general and written for all OBD-II vehicles. Exact tests and values vary by model, so confirm the fault before replacing parts.

Reading B0205

BBody: airbags, seats, doors, lights and comfort systems.

0Generic (SAE) code: it means the same thing on every OBD-II vehicle.

2Airbags, seats, doors, lights and comfort systems.

05The exact fault within that area.

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