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B2173: B2173: Exterior Lighting 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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📖 What Does B2173 Mean on 2014 Nissan SENTRA?

This code indicates a problem with the exterior lighting system, such as a faulty headlight, taillight, or turn signal.
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Symptoms

  • • Dim or inoperative exterior lights
  • • warning lights on dashboard
  • • difficulty seeing at night
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Common Causes

  • • Faulty headlight or taillight bulb
  • • wiring issue
  • • faulty headlight or taillight switch
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How to Fix B2173 on 2014 Nissan SENTRA

Replace faulty bulb, inspect and repair wiring, replace faulty switch

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Related Diagnostic Codes

Other codes that may appear with B2173

B2171 Sequential Code

B2171: Power Window Relay Circuit Malfunction

Medium
B2172 Sequential Code

B2172: Seat Switch Circuit Malfunction

Medium
B2174 Sequential Code

B2174: Immobilizer System Malfunction

Medium
B2175 Sequential Code

B2175: Audio System 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