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DTC B1837: Memory Position Delay

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A )
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the OFF mode and then the ON mode
  3. Move the power seat to the full front up and full rear up positions, then slide the seat all the way back and completely recline the seat-back backward with the power seat adjustment switch
  4. Put this seating position into memory with the driving position memory switch (see SYSTEM DESCRIPTION )
  5. Using the power seat switches, move the seat away from the position just memorized
  6. Recall the memory position with the driving position memory switch
  7. Wait for 3 minutes
  8. Check for DTCs with the HDS

    Are any DTCs indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 9

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time Check for loose or poor connections

  9. Check for DTCs with the HDS

    Are any DTCs other than B1837 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting

    NO  -Go to step 10

  10. Clear the DTCs with the HDS
  11. Wait for 6 seconds
  12. Move each power seat motor one at a time, and check the operation time

    Does any motor fail to run smoothly? 

    YES  -Go to the power seat motor test (see DRIVER'S POWER SEAT MOTOR TEST ) If the motor is OK, check the engagement of the motor gear

    NO  -Go to the power seat control unit input test (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT )