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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2014TAURUS LIMITED, 2.0L ENG VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSDTC INDEXSEAT SYSTEM DTCSDRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM)
2014 Ford Taurus Limited, 2.0L Eng VIN 9
Driver Seat Module (DSM)
2014 Ford Taurus Limited, 2.0L Eng VIN 9SECTION Driver Seat Module (DSM)
DTC INDEX
| DTC | Description | Retrieved | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| B106E | Solid State Driver Disabled Due to Short Circuit | Continuous | GO to PINPOINT TEST BE |
| B106F | Module Disabled Due to External Fault | Continuous | GO to PINPOINT TEST BE |
| B1317 | Battery Voltage High | Continuous | GO to PINPOINT TEST BF . |
| B1318 | Battery Voltage Low | Continuous | GO to PINPOINT TEST BG . |
| B1342 | ECU Is Faulted | On-Demand and Continuous | INSTALL a new Driver Seat Module (DSM). REFER to DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) . |
| B1663 | Seat Driver Front Up/Down Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . If the motor operates in one second intervals, without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1664 | Seat Driver Rear Up/Down Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . If the motor operates in one second intervals without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1665 | Seat Driver Forward/Backward Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . If the motor operates in one second intervals without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1666 | Seat Driver Recline Motor Stalled | On-Demand | If the motor does not operate without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . If the motor operates in one second intervals without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1669 | Mirror Passenger Up/Down Motor Stalled | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B1670 | Mirror Passenger Right/Left Motor Stalled | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B1703 | Seat Driver Recline Forward Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1707 | Seat Driver Recline Rearward Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1711 | Seat Driver Front Up Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1715 | Seat Driver Front Down Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1719 | Seat Driver Forward Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1723 | Seat Driver Rearward Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1727 | Seat Driver Rear Up Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1731 | Seat Driver Rear Down Switch Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST M , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST O . |
| B1952 | Seat Rear Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1953 | Seat Rear Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short to Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1956 | Seat Front Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1957 | Seat Front Up/Down Position Feedback Circuit Short to Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1960 | Seat Recline Forward/Backward Position Feedback Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1961 | Seat Recline Forward/Backward Position Feedback Circuit Short to Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1964 | Seat Horizontal Forward/Rearward Position Feedback Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B1965 | Seat Horizontal Forward/Rearward Position Feedback Circuit Short to Ground | On-Demand and Continuous | Without massage GO to PINPOINT TEST N , with massage GO to PINPOINT TEST P . |
| B2224 | Passenger Mirror Drive Circuit Failure | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B2312 | Passenger Mirror Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B2314 | Passenger Mirror Horizontal Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B2316 | Passenger Mirror Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Failure | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B2318 | Passenger Mirror Vertical Feedback Potentiometer Circuit Short to Battery | On-Demand and Continuous | REFER to REAR VIEW MIRRORS . |
| B2477 | Module Configuration Failure | Continuous |
NOTE:
This DTC indicates PMI has not been done to a newly installed module or configuration data has been lost. Presence of this DTC alone does not prevent basic seat operation from the seat control switch. CARRY OUT Programmable Module Installation (PMI) on the DSM. REFER to
MODULE CONFIGURATION
. REPEAT the self-test. If PMI is successful, the DTC will not be present. |
| U0140 | Lost Communication With Body Control Module (GEM) | Continuous | GO to PINPOINT TEST BH . |
| U2050 | No Application Present | Continuous | INSTALL a new DSM. REFER to DRIVER SEAT MODULE (DSM) . REPEAT the self-test. |
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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.