Acura B1376: Tailgate Outer Handle Switch Circuit Malfunction

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OVERVIEW

Severity

Medium

DIY Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Repair Cost

$120-$300

Can I Still Drive?

Yes

What Does The Acura B1376 Code Mean?

Tailgate outer handle or power tailgate not working.

NOTE: If the power tailgate motor does not operate, test the motor first.

Loose or poor connections at the power tailgate control unit and at the tailgate outer handle switch
“Short” between the power tailgate control unit and at the tailgate outer handle switch
Faulty door lock knob switch
Faulty door lock actuator
An “Open” or “Short” in the wire between the driver’s MPCS unit and the lock knob switch
Faulty Power Tailgate Control Unit
Faulty Tailgate Outer Handle Switch