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B0173: B0173: Exterior Light Malfunction
on 2014 Nissan SENTRA
Fix Cost
$50 - $200
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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2014 Nissan
SENTRA
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Important for 2014 Nissan SENTRA Owners
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📖 What Does B0173 Mean on 2014 Nissan SENTRA?
The body control module (BCM) has detected a malfunction in the exterior lighting system, such as a faulty headlight, taillight, or turn signal.
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Symptoms
- • Dim or inoperable exterior lights
- • flickering lights
- • or lights that do not turn off when the ignition is turned off.
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Common Causes
- • Faulty exterior light bulb
- • wiring issue
- • or body control module malfunction.
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How to Fix B0173 on 2014 Nissan SENTRA
1. Inspect and replace faulty exterior light bulbs. 2. Check and repair any damaged or corroded wiring. 3. Update the body control module software if necessary.
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Related Diagnostic Codes
Other codes that may appear with B0173
B0171
Sequential Code
B0171: Power Window Circuit Malfunction
Medium
B0172
Sequential Code
B0172: Seat Switch Circuit Malfunction
Medium
B0174
Sequential Code
B0174: Body Control Module (BCM) Security System Malfunction
Medium
B0175
Sequential Code
B0175: Audio System Malfunction
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