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B0100

Driver Door Lock Cylinder Switch Circuit

The body control module has detected a fault in the driver door lock cylinder switch circuit. This switch detects key rotation in the door lock and is used for keyless functions and the alarm system.

  • Check engine light: Not always
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • Warning light or symbol related to the affected system
  • Comfort or safety function impaired

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Lock cylinder switch failedCommon
  • Door harness broken in door hinge areaPossible

Parts involved

  • Door Lock Cylinder Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Door Harness

B0100 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.