Dodge B1D97: Steering Column Tilt Motor Control Circuit Performance

Is your scanner showing Dodge B1D97?
No worries. We'll show you what it means and how to deal with it.

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Randy Worner

Dodge B1D97: Steering Column Tilt Motor Control Circuit Performance

OVERVIEW
Severity
:
Medium
DIY Difficulty Level
:
Intermediate
Repair Cost
:
$100-$900
Can I Still Drive?
:
Yes

What Does The Dodge B1D97 Code Mean?

The Memory System is made up of a Memory Seat Module-Driver (MSMD), Memory Switch, Driver Seat Switch, and multiple Seat Motors. If equipped the Memory System can also contain an Adjustable Pedal Motor, Adjustable Pedal Switch, Steering Tilt/Telescope Switch, Steering Telescope Motor and Steering Tilt Motor. The motors each contain a hall-effect position sensor. The hall-effect position sensor provides feedback to the MSMD in relation to the motors position.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Dodge B1D97 Code?

  • TILT STEERING UP/DOWN POSITION SENSE CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
  • SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
  • TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
  • TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
  • TILT STEERING MOTOR UP/DOWN DRIVER CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
  • STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
  • STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
  • STEERING MOTOR COMMON CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
  • STEERING COLUMN TILT MOTOR
  • MEMORY SEAT MODULE-DRIVER (MSMD)

Recommended Parts

Below are some recommended auto parts to help you address the trouble code affecting your vehicle and get it running smoothly again:

>>> WORKPRO 582-piece Crimp Terminals, Wire Connectors, Heat Shrink Tube, Electrical Repair Kit
>>> Dodge Memory Seat Module

Note: During the purchasing process, please check carefully whether the part you want to buy fits your car!

Reference Sources

Dodge B1D97, DTCDECODE.

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