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Jeep B259E

11 Trunk/Liftgate Door Handle Sense Circuit Short to Ground as active or stored. Repair Procedure: Inspect and test per the service diagnos

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeNot yet established by verified evidence.
ServiceService evaluation is appropriate because the manufacturer communication directs inspection and testing under the service diagnostic procedure. Whether service is immediately required is not yet established by verified evidence.
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Quick answer

B259E-11 is a Jeep body-system DTC for “Trunk/Liftgate Door Handle Sense Circuit Short to Ground.” Verified manufacturer communications associate it with an intermittent power liftgate switch and, in another report, an occasional “Service Keyless System” message.

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1. What does B259E mean?

B259E-11 is a Jeep body-system DTC for “Trunk/Liftgate Door Handle Sense Circuit Short to Ground.” Verified manufacturer communications associate it with an intermittent power liftgate switch and, in another report, an occasional “Service Keyless System” message.

2. Technical explanation

The verified evidence identifies B259E-11 as a Radio Frequency Hub (RFHUB) diagnostic trouble code. It may be active or stored. The manufacturer communications direct technicians to inspect and test the affected circuit according to the service diagnostic procedure; the supplied evidence does not establish a specific failed component or wiring location.

3. What system is affected?

Trunk/liftgate door-handle sense circuit and the Radio Frequency Hub (RFHUB).

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • Power liftgate switch may not function at times.
  • An occasional “Service Keyless System” message may occur.
  • The RFHUB may store or set B259E-11 as active.

6. Possible causes

  • A short-to-ground condition in the trunk/liftgate door-handle sense circuit is identified by the DTC definition.
  • A specific underlying failed part, connector, or harness location is not yet established by verified evidence.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Record whether the power liftgate switch is intermittent and whether “Service Keyless System” appears.
  • Have a qualified Jeep service facility inspect and test the circuit using the applicable service diagnostic procedure.
  • Do not attempt electrical repairs unless you are qualified and have the correct manufacturer service information.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Confirm whether B259E-11 is active or stored in the RFHUB.
  2. Inspect and test per the applicable service diagnostic procedure, as directed by the manufacturer communication.
  3. The supplied evidence does not provide further verified diagnostic steps.

11. When to contact service

Service evaluation is appropriate because the manufacturer communication directs inspection and testing under the service diagnostic procedure. Whether service is immediately required is not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Check RFHUB diagnostic status for B259E-11.
  • Inspect and test the trunk/liftgate door-handle sense circuit according to the applicable service diagnostic procedure.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Repair resolution is not specified in the supplied verified evidence. The manufacturer direction is to inspect and test using the service diagnostic procedure.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11004978, S2408000079, published July 19, 2024: addresses intermittent power liftgate switch operation with B259E-11 active or stored; directs inspection and testing per service diagnostics. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-11004978-0001.pdf
  • NHTSA Manufacturer Communication PDF 11021853, S2408000079 REV.A, published August 8, 2025: references an occasional “Service Keyless System” message and B259E-11 active; directs inspection of areas highlighted in the communication. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11021853-0001.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified applicability: 2022–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2022–2025 Jeep Wagoneer in the United States. Review the official manufacturer communications through the linked NHTSA documents for complete instructions and applicability details.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Jeep code B259E-11 mean?

It means “Trunk/Liftgate Door Handle Sense Circuit Short to Ground.” The verified evidence states that it can be active or stored in the RFHUB.

Can B259E-11 cause the liftgate switch not to work?

Yes. A verified manufacturer communication associates B259E-11 with a power liftgate switch that does not function at times.

Can B259E-11 display a Service Keyless System message?

A verified manufacturer communication describes an occasional “Service Keyless System” message when the RFHUB has B259E-11 active.

Which vehicles are covered by the supplied evidence?

2022–2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2022–2025 Jeep Wagoneer vehicles in the United States.

Is B259E-11 covered by a recall?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

20. Sources & verification

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