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B2111 Manufacturer-specific Basic entry

All Door Lock Input Short to Ground

Updated 2026-10-02 · Body (manufacturer-specific)

Severity
Low
Typical repair cost
40 – 350 EUR
System
Body

This is a manufacturer-specific code. Its exact meaning can differ between makes; the definition below follows the most common usage.

What it means

B2111 is stored when the body control module measures a voltage in the All Door Lock Input circuit that stays below the expected minimum. In practice this points to a short to ground, a damaged wire or a failed component rather than a mechanical problem.

This entry is compiled automatically from the standard definition and typical diagnostic practice for this type of fault. A detailed, reviewed article is in preparation.

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Symptoms

  • The affected function (lighting, locking, windows, seats, climate or restraint) does not work or works intermittently
  • Warning light or message on the instrument cluster
  • Possible battery drain if a module stays awake

Common causes

  1. Damaged, chafed or corroded wiring in the All Door Lock Input circuit
  2. Corroded, loose or water-damaged connector terminals
  3. Failed All Door Lock Input component (sensor, solenoid or actuator)
  4. Poor ground connection for the module or component
  5. Faulty control module driver (rare, confirm all else first)

How to diagnose

  1. Read freeze frame data and note when the code set (cold start, under load, after rain)
  2. Inspect the All Door Lock Input connector for bent pins, corrosion and water; wiggle the harness with the engine running and watch live data
  3. Measure supply voltage and ground at the connector with the key on
  4. Check the signal wire for shorts to ground or battery and for continuity to the control module
  5. Test or substitute the All Door Lock Input only after wiring and connectors are confirmed good
  6. Clear the code and complete a drive cycle to confirm the repair

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep driving with B2111?

Yes. The fault does not affect safety or driveability, but it will keep the warning light on and may fail an inspection.

Will clearing B2111 fix it?

No. Clearing only erases the stored code; it returns as soon as the monitor runs again unless the cause is repaired.

Related codes

B2109B2110B2112B2113

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