B1970 Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes

B1970 – Passenger Seatback Forward Switch Circuit Short To Ground

 

B1970 Possible Symptoms

 

Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

 

B1970 Possible Causes

 

Faulty Passenger Seatback Forward Switch,Passenger Seatback Forward Switch harness is open or shorted,Passenger Seatback Forward Switch circuit poor electrical connection

 

B1970 Description

 

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Passenger Seatback Forward Switch. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Passenger Seatback Forward Switch is not to factory specifications.