Dodge B1B8E: Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit High

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Dodge B1B8E: Driver Seat Track Position Sensor Circuit High

OVERVIEW

Severity

Medium

DIY Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Repair Cost

$80-$150

Can I Still Drive?

Yes (Short-term only)

What Does The Dodge B1B8E Code Mean?

While the CAN bus ignition status is in IGN_RUN and the module is configured for a Seat Track Position Sensor, the module checks the sensor input current ranges. If the module detects that the sensor input is greater than or equal to 20.5 mA. This DTC may set when the current is between 17 mA and 20.5 mA.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Dodge B1B8E Code?

Driver seat harness improperly routed
Driver seat harness wires chafed, pierced, pinched, partially broken
Driver seat harness connector terminals broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, contaminated
(R261) driver seat position sensor data circuit shorted to voltage
(R263) driver seat position sensor voltage circuit shorted to voltage
(R261) driver seat position sensor data circuit shorted to (R263) driver seat position sensor voltage circuit
Driver seat track position sensor
Occupant restraint controller (ORC)