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Diagnostic reference · P05BE

P05BE

Stop-Start Mode Switch Circuit Low

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P05BE means Stop-Start Mode Switch Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P05BE, the circuit described runs through the switch. The description of P05BE reports a fault at the switch.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the switch circuit
  • A shorted stop-start mode switch
  • A corroded switch connector
  • Low battery voltage
  • A body control module input fault

What to do next

  1. Check battery voltage
  2. Test the switch circuit for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the switch connector for corrosion
  4. Watch the switch input on a scan tool
  5. Replace the switch if the low input remains
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.