Chrysler B1D87: Seat Backrest Motor Control Circuit Performance

Is your scanner showing Chrysler B1D87?
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Chrysler B1D87: Seat Backrest Motor Control Circuit Performance

OVERVIEW

Severity

Medium

DIY Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Repair Cost

$50-$300

Can I Still Drive?

Yes (Short-term only)

What Does The Chrysler B1D87 Code Mean?

The Memory System is made up of the Memory Seat Module (MSMD), Memory Switch, Driver Seat Switch, Tilt/Telescope Switch, multiple Seat Motors which also each contain a hall-effect position sensor, and the Tilt and Telescope Steering Motors, both of which contain a hall-effect position sensor.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Chrysler B1D87 Code?

(G403) driver seat recliner position sense circuit open or excessive resistance
(G493) driver seat recliner position sensor ground circuit open or excessive resistance
(P141) driver seat recliner up driver circuit shorted to voltage
(P141) driver seat recliner up driver circuit shorted to ground
(P141) driver seat recliner up driver circuit open or excessive resistance
(P143) driver seat recliner down driver circuit shorted to voltage
(P143) driver seat recliner down driver circuit shorted to ground
(P143) driver seat recliner down driver circuit open or excessive resistance
Driver recliner seat adjuster motor
Memory seat module