B1960 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes

B1960 – Seat Recline Forward/Backward Potentiometer Feedback Circuit Short To Battery

 

B1960 Possible Symptoms

 

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

 

B1960 Possible Causes

 

Faulty Seat Recline Forward/Backward Potentiometer,Seat Recline Forward/Backward Potentiometer harness is open or shorted,Seat Recline Forward/Backward Potentiometer circuit poor electrical connection,Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

 

B1960 Description

 

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Seat Recline Forward/Backward Potentiometer. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Seat Recline Forward/Backward Potentiometer is not to factory specifications.