B1242 Wireless door lock tuner circuit malfunction
What does B1242 mean on a Toyota?
B1242. Wireless door lock tuner circuit malfunction. The door control receiver signal to the certification ECU is faulty. This Toyota-enhanced code applies to Toyota, Lexus and Scion models that use this code.
Common causes of B1242
- Open or short in the wireless door lock tuner circuit
- Loose or corroded connector at the door control receiver
- Damaged harness on the wireless door lock tuner circuit
- Failed door control receiver
- Low system voltage
How to fix B1242
- Confirm the code and read freeze frame data
- Check battery voltage and the charging system
- Inspect and reseat the door control receiver connector
- Test the wireless door lock tuner circuit for opens and shorts
- Replace the door control receiver only after the circuit tests fail