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DTC B1846: Power Seat Front Up-Down Switch Circuit Malfunction

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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 DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Operate the front up-down switch in each direction for more than 1 second.
  4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC B1846 indicated? 

    YES  -G6 to step 5.

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

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Disconnect power seat control unit connector B (40P).
  7. Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch 12P connector.
  8. Check for continuity between body ground and power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals No. 16, No. 17, and No. 20 individually.
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminals No. 16, No. 17, And No. 20
    G06420552Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to ground in the wire(s).

    NO  -Go to next step.

  9. Check for continuity between these power seat control unit connector B (40P) terminals:
    • No. 16 and No. 20
    • No. 17 and No. 20
    • No. 16 and No. 17
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector B (40P) Terminals
      G06420553Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.

      Is there continuity? 

      YES  -Repair a short in the wire.

      NO  -Go to next step.

  10. Do the power seat adjustment switch test (see POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

    Is the switch OK? 

    YES  -Replace the power seat control unit (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).

    NO  -Replace the power seat adjustment switch (see POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT  ).