Here’s a helpful, practical review of the Peugeot fault code B173D – covering what it means, symptoms, common causes, and how to fix it.

Directional Headlamp Errors: The swiveling function of the headlights may be disabled.

Reconnect, wait another 10 seconds, then turn on the side lights and ignition without starting for a minute to allow the BSI to re-initialize.

  1. Engine Warning Light (MIL/Wrench Light): The most obvious sign. The light may be steady or flashing.
  2. Reduced Power Mode (Limp Mode): The engine will restrict RPM to around 2500–3000, making highway merging dangerous.
  3. Difficult Cold Starts: Especially in diesel engines, the glow plug pre-heat cycle is interrupted, causing extended cranking.
  4. Intermittent Stalling: The engine may shut off at idle or while slowing down for traffic lights.
  5. Battery Drain Overnight: A stuck relay kept active will drain the main battery.

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Diagnostic Procedure

Key or Remote Failure: The internal transponder chip or the hands-free remote battery may be failing.