Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Diagnostic Test
- 1) TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION
Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, record and erase DTC's
Move the seat switch front vertical position 3 times.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.
Does the scan tool display B1D72 - SEAT FRONT VERTICAL POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH?
Yes
- Go To step 2).
No
- The conditions that caused this code to set are not present at this time. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
- 2) CHECK THE (G404) DRIVER SEAT FRONT VERTICAL POSITION SENSE VOLTAGE
Disconnect the Front Driver Vertical Seat Adjuster Motor.
NOTE: Check connectors - Clean and repair as necessary.With the scan tool erase DTC's
Move the seat switch in the both front vertical positions 3 times.
With the scan tool, read DTC's.
Does the same DTC reset?
No
- Inspect the position sense wire for a possible intermittent short to another circuit, if OK replace the Front Driver Vertical Seat Adjuster Motor assembly.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
Yes
- Inspect the position sense wire for a possible short to another circuit, if OK replace the Memory Seat Module.
- Perform POWER SEAT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1 .
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.