B2316: Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure

What does B2316 mean?

B2316 is a diagnostic trouble code indicating "Mirror Passenger Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure". This code relates to your vehicle's doors & windows and should be diagnosed to determine the root cause. The severity level helps indicate how urgently this should be addressed.

Symptoms you may notice

• Check engine light (MIL) illuminated on dashboard
• Intermittent warning lights
• Erratic gauge readings

Common causes

• Faulty doors & windows component
• Wiring or connector issue in the related circuit
• Failed sensor providing incorrect readings
• Software/calibration issue requiring ECU update
• Related component causing secondary fault

What should you do?

This code sits in the body control module or something wired through it. That module runs the unglamorous things you only miss when they stop: headlights, wipers, indicators, central locking. The car will usually drive, but check what has actually stopped working before you rely on it at night or in the wet.