2004 Ford Freestar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Smart Junction Box (SJB) DTCS

SMART JUNCTION BOX (SJB) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST

DTC Description Source Perform Test
B1533 Memory 1 Switch Circuit Short to Battery SJB Go To PINPOINT TEST I: THE MEMORY SEAT DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - DOES NOT OPERATE USING THE MEMORY SET SWITCH .
B1534 Memory 1 Switch Circuit Short to Ground SJB Go To PINPOINT TEST I: THE MEMORY SEAT DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - DOES NOT OPERATE USING THE MEMORY SET SWITCH .
B1537 Memory 2 Switch Circuit Short to Battery SJB Go To PINPOINT TEST I: THE MEMORY SEAT DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY - DOES NOT OPERATE USING THE MEMORY SET SWITCH .
B1538 Memory 2 Switch Circuit Short to Ground SJB Go To PINPOINT TEST L: DTC B2729 - CUSHION OVER-TEMP DETECTED/DTC B2730 - BACK OVER-TEMP DETECTED/DTC B2731 - DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE FAULT - PASSENGER SEAT .
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.