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DTC B1837: Memory Position Calling Timeout

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Pilot, 2010 Honda Pilot, and 2009 Honda Pilot. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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).
  3. Move both power mirrors to the full up and full left positions with the power mirror switch.
  4. 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.
  5. Set the seating position into memory by pressing either the Driver 1 or the Driver 2 position memory switch.
  6. Using the power seat switches, move the seat away from the positions just memorized.
  7. Recall the memory positions with the driving position memory switch.
  8. Wait for 3 minutes.
  9. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    Are any DTCs indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step  10.

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

  10. 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  11.

  11. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  12. Wait 6 seconds
  13. Move the motors shown one at a time, and check the operation time.
    • Power mirror actuator (up, down, left, right)
    • Power seat (slide forward/backward, recline forward/backward, front up-down, rear up-down)

      Does any motor fail to run smoothly? 

      YES  - Go to the failed 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  ). ■