Fix Cost
$50 - $150
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
Moderate
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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Category
Body
System
📖 What Does B0117 Mean?
The B0117 code indicates a malfunction in the low beam headlight relay circuit, which can cause the low beam headlights to malfunction or not function at all.
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Symptoms
- • Dim or inoperative low beam headlights
- • blinking or flickering headlights
- • or no headlights at all
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Common Causes
- • Faulty headlight relay
- • corroded or loose connections
- • blown fuse
- • or wiring damage
Fix Guide
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Possible Solutions
1. Check and replace the headlight relay if faulty. 2. Inspect and clean or replace corroded or loose connections. 3. Check and replace the blown fuse. 4. Inspect and repair wiring damage.
Required Parts
Tools
Multimeter
Wrench set
Pliers
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Quick Stats
Severity
Medium
DIY Friendly
Yes
Est. Time
1-2 hours
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Related Diagnostic Codes
Other codes that may appear with B0117
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B0100: Seat Position Sensor Malfunction
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B0101
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B0101: Body System Code B0101 - Lighting
Medium
B0102
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B0102: Immobilizer System Malfunction
Medium
B0103
Same System
B0103: Audio System Malfunction
Medium
B0104
Same System
B0104: Airbag System Malfunction
High
B0105
Same System
B0105: Climate Control Blower Motor Fault
Medium
💡 Why These Codes Are Related:
- • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
- • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
- • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
- • Same System: Components within the same automotive system