Code
B1357
ALFA ROMEO
B — Body
Ignition on circuit short to positive
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 8
RU: 6
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Wiring short where ignition-switched wire contacts a constant +12V feed
- Chafed or pinched harness contacting battery/ignition power source
- Corroded or bent connector pins causing unintended power feed
- Aftermarket accessory incorrectly wired to constant power
- Faulty ignition switch or ignition relay stuck closed
- Failed control module reporting erroneous input
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator(s) or body module warning lamp(s) illuminated
- Intermittent or no crank/engine start issues (if related to starter/ignition feed)
- Electrical accessories behaving incorrectly (powered when key off)
- Battery drain when vehicle is off
- DTC stored in body/control modules
What to check
- Read and record freeze frame data and all stored codes with a scan tool
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors on ignition-switched circuit and related modules
- Check for aftermarket accessories or recent repairs in affected circuits
- Measure voltage at suspect circuit with ignition OFF and ON
- Inspect fuses and relays for correct rating and operation
- Wiggle-test harnesses with module connected while monitoring voltage/codes (careful to avoid shorts)
Signal parameters
- Expected: Ignition-switched circuit voltage ~0 V with ignition OFF; ~11–14 V with ignition ON
- Fault condition: ~11–14 V present on ignition-switched circuit while ignition OFF (indicates short to positive/back-feed)
- Continuity: Low resistance (< 1–2 ohms) between ignition feed and battery positive only when ignition ON; back-feed will show continuity with ignition OFF
- Current: Increased parasitic draw on battery when vehicle is off if short/back-feed present
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a scan tool to confirm B1357 is set and note freeze frame/conditions. Clear the code and attempt to reproduce.
- Obtain the vehicle wiring diagram for the ignition-switched circuit(s) and identify all modules, relays, fuses and splice points on that circuit.
- With ignition OFF, measure voltage at the suspected ignition circuit at module connector and at harness splice points. A steady ~12 V with key OFF indicates back-feed/short to positive.
- Visually inspect and flex harnesses along route for chafing, pin damage or repairs. Pay attention to areas near bulkheads, sharp edges and moving components.
- Disconnect loads one at a time (modules, relays, aftermarket devices) while monitoring the circuit voltage to isolate the source of the back-feed.
- If isolation points to a harness section, perform continuity/short-to-power tests: disconnect battery negative before handling wires, then use an ohmmeter to check for unintended continuity to battery positive with ignition off.
- Inspect and repair damaged wiring, replace corroded/mis-seated connectors or faulty relays/ignition switch as required. Replace control module only if confirmed not caused by harness or external back-feed.
- Reconnect battery, clear codes, and verify fault does not return during multiple key cycles and after road test or owner-use simulation.
- Safety note: disconnect battery before performing wiring repairs and avoid creating shorts when probing connectors.
Likely causes
- Damaged/chafed harness where ignition circuit touches a constant +12V conductor
- Connector pin mis-seated/corroded providing back-feed
- Aftermarket device tapped into constant power instead of switched ignition
- Faulty ignition relay or switch
Fault status
Status
Ignition ON circuit short to positive detected — ignition-switched supply is being back-fed or shorted to battery positive. Repair wiring/connector/relay as required.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1357
FIAT
B — Body
Ignition on circuit short to positive
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 7
RU: 7
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Wiring short where ignition-switched wire contacts a constant +12V feed
- Chafed or pinched harness contacting battery/ignition power source
- Corroded or bent connector pins causing unintended power feed
- Aftermarket accessory incorrectly wired to constant power
- Faulty ignition switch or ignition relay stuck closed
- Failed control module reporting erroneous input
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator(s) or body module warning lamp(s) illuminated
- Intermittent or no crank/engine start issues (if related to starter/ignition feed)
- Electrical accessories behaving incorrectly (powered when key off)
- Battery drain when vehicle is off
- DTC stored in body/control modules
What to check
- Read and record freeze frame data and all stored codes with a scan tool
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors on ignition-switched circuit and related modules
- Check for aftermarket accessories or recent repairs in affected circuits
- Measure voltage at suspect circuit with ignition OFF and ON
- Inspect fuses and relays for correct rating and operation
- Wiggle-test harnesses with module connected while monitoring voltage/codes (careful to avoid shorts)
Signal parameters
- Expected: Ignition-switched circuit voltage ~0 V with ignition OFF; ~11–14 V with ignition ON
- Fault condition: ~11–14 V present on ignition-switched circuit while ignition OFF (indicates short to positive/back-feed)
- Continuity: Low resistance (< 1–2 ohms) between ignition feed and battery positive only when ignition ON; back-feed will show continuity with ignition OFF
- Current: Increased parasitic draw on battery when vehicle is off if short/back-feed present
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a scan tool to confirm B1357 is set and note freeze frame/conditions. Clear the code and attempt to reproduce.
- Obtain the vehicle wiring diagram for the ignition-switched circuit(s) and identify all modules, relays, fuses and splice points on that circuit.
- With ignition OFF, measure voltage at the suspected ignition circuit at module connector and at harness splice points. A steady ~12 V with key OFF indicates back-feed/short to positive.
- Visually inspect and flex harnesses along route for chafing, pin damage or repairs. Pay attention to areas near bulkheads, sharp edges and moving components.
- Disconnect loads one at a time (modules, relays, aftermarket devices) while monitoring the circuit voltage to isolate the source of the back-feed.
- If isolation points to a harness section, perform continuity/short-to-power tests: disconnect battery negative before handling wires, then use an ohmmeter to check for unintended continuity to battery positive with ignition off.
- Inspect and repair damaged wiring, replace corroded/mis-seated connectors or faulty relays/ignition switch as required. Replace control module only if confirmed not caused by harness or external back-feed.
- Reconnect battery, clear codes, and verify fault does not return during multiple key cycles and after road test or owner-use simulation.
- Safety note: disconnect battery before performing wiring repairs and avoid creating shorts when probing connectors.
Likely causes
- Damaged/chafed harness where ignition circuit touches a constant +12V conductor
- Connector pin mis-seated/corroded providing back-feed
- Aftermarket device tapped into constant power instead of switched ignition
- Faulty ignition relay or switch
Fault status
Status
Ignition ON circuit short to positive detected — ignition-switched supply is being back-fed or shorted to battery positive. Repair wiring/connector/relay as required.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1357
LAND ROVER
B — Body
Right front - Foot shock absorber motor
Views:
UK: 4
EN: 8
RU: 6
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Wiring short where ignition-switched wire contacts a constant +12V feed
- Chafed or pinched harness contacting battery/ignition power source
- Corroded or bent connector pins causing unintended power feed
- Aftermarket accessory incorrectly wired to constant power
- Faulty ignition switch or ignition relay stuck closed
- Failed control module reporting erroneous input
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator(s) or body module warning lamp(s) illuminated
- Intermittent or no crank/engine start issues (if related to starter/ignition feed)
- Electrical accessories behaving incorrectly (powered when key off)
- Battery drain when vehicle is off
- DTC stored in body/control modules
What to check
- Read and record freeze frame data and all stored codes with a scan tool
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors on ignition-switched circuit and related modules
- Check for aftermarket accessories or recent repairs in affected circuits
- Measure voltage at suspect circuit with ignition OFF and ON
- Inspect fuses and relays for correct rating and operation
- Wiggle-test harnesses with module connected while monitoring voltage/codes (careful to avoid shorts)
Signal parameters
- Expected: Ignition-switched circuit voltage ~0 V with ignition OFF; ~11–14 V with ignition ON
- Fault condition: ~11–14 V present on ignition-switched circuit while ignition OFF (indicates short to positive/back-feed)
- Continuity: Low resistance (< 1–2 ohms) between ignition feed and battery positive only when ignition ON; back-feed will show continuity with ignition OFF
- Current: Increased parasitic draw on battery when vehicle is off if short/back-feed present
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a scan tool to confirm B1357 is set and note freeze frame/conditions. Clear the code and attempt to reproduce.
- Obtain the vehicle wiring diagram for the ignition-switched circuit(s) and identify all modules, relays, fuses and splice points on that circuit.
- With ignition OFF, measure voltage at the suspected ignition circuit at module connector and at harness splice points. A steady ~12 V with key OFF indicates back-feed/short to positive.
- Visually inspect and flex harnesses along route for chafing, pin damage or repairs. Pay attention to areas near bulkheads, sharp edges and moving components.
- Disconnect loads one at a time (modules, relays, aftermarket devices) while monitoring the circuit voltage to isolate the source of the back-feed.
- If isolation points to a harness section, perform continuity/short-to-power tests: disconnect battery negative before handling wires, then use an ohmmeter to check for unintended continuity to battery positive with ignition off.
- Inspect and repair damaged wiring, replace corroded/mis-seated connectors or faulty relays/ignition switch as required. Replace control module only if confirmed not caused by harness or external back-feed.
- Reconnect battery, clear codes, and verify fault does not return during multiple key cycles and after road test or owner-use simulation.
- Safety note: disconnect battery before performing wiring repairs and avoid creating shorts when probing connectors.
Likely causes
- Damaged/chafed harness where ignition circuit touches a constant +12V conductor
- Connector pin mis-seated/corroded providing back-feed
- Aftermarket device tapped into constant power instead of switched ignition
- Faulty ignition relay or switch
Fault status
Status
Ignition ON circuit short to positive detected — ignition-switched supply is being back-fed or shorted to battery positive. Repair wiring/connector/relay as required.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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Code
B1357
Other
B — Body
Ignition Run Circuit Short To Battery
Views:
UK: 15
EN: 19
RU: 18
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Wiring short where ignition-switched wire contacts a constant +12V feed
- Chafed or pinched harness contacting battery/ignition power source
- Corroded or bent connector pins causing unintended power feed
- Aftermarket accessory incorrectly wired to constant power
- Faulty ignition switch or ignition relay stuck closed
- Failed control module reporting erroneous input
Symptoms
- Malfunction indicator(s) or body module warning lamp(s) illuminated
- Intermittent or no crank/engine start issues (if related to starter/ignition feed)
- Electrical accessories behaving incorrectly (powered when key off)
- Battery drain when vehicle is off
- DTC stored in body/control modules
What to check
- Read and record freeze frame data and all stored codes with a scan tool
- Visually inspect wiring and connectors on ignition-switched circuit and related modules
- Check for aftermarket accessories or recent repairs in affected circuits
- Measure voltage at suspect circuit with ignition OFF and ON
- Inspect fuses and relays for correct rating and operation
- Wiggle-test harnesses with module connected while monitoring voltage/codes (careful to avoid shorts)
Signal parameters
- Expected: Ignition-switched circuit voltage ~0 V with ignition OFF; ~11–14 V with ignition ON
- Fault condition: ~11–14 V present on ignition-switched circuit while ignition OFF (indicates short to positive/back-feed)
- Continuity: Low resistance (< 1–2 ohms) between ignition feed and battery positive only when ignition ON; back-feed will show continuity with ignition OFF
- Current: Increased parasitic draw on battery when vehicle is off if short/back-feed present
Diagnostic algorithm
- Use a scan tool to confirm B1357 is set and note freeze frame/conditions. Clear the code and attempt to reproduce.
- Obtain the vehicle wiring diagram for the ignition-switched circuit(s) and identify all modules, relays, fuses and splice points on that circuit.
- With ignition OFF, measure voltage at the suspected ignition circuit at module connector and at harness splice points. A steady ~12 V with key OFF indicates back-feed/short to positive.
- Visually inspect and flex harnesses along route for chafing, pin damage or repairs. Pay attention to areas near bulkheads, sharp edges and moving components.
- Disconnect loads one at a time (modules, relays, aftermarket devices) while monitoring the circuit voltage to isolate the source of the back-feed.
- If isolation points to a harness section, perform continuity/short-to-power tests: disconnect battery negative before handling wires, then use an ohmmeter to check for unintended continuity to battery positive with ignition off.
- Inspect and repair damaged wiring, replace corroded/mis-seated connectors or faulty relays/ignition switch as required. Replace control module only if confirmed not caused by harness or external back-feed.
- Reconnect battery, clear codes, and verify fault does not return during multiple key cycles and after road test or owner-use simulation.
- Safety note: disconnect battery before performing wiring repairs and avoid creating shorts when probing connectors.
Likely causes
- Damaged/chafed harness where ignition circuit touches a constant +12V conductor
- Connector pin mis-seated/corroded providing back-feed
- Aftermarket device tapped into constant power instead of switched ignition
- Faulty ignition relay or switch
Fault status
Status
Ignition ON circuit short to positive detected — ignition-switched supply is being back-fed or shorted to battery positive. Repair wiring/connector/relay as required.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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