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B1209 Mercury Code - Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1209 Mercury?

  • Faulty Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor
  • Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
  • Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Seat Control Module E (SCME)

|How to Fix the B1209 Mercury Code?

Start by checking the "Possible Causes" listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector's pins.

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|Code B1209 Mercury Tech Notes

B1209:01 Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor General Electrical Failure
B1209:98 Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor Component or System Over Temperature

|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1209 Mercury?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1209 Mercury code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair's diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle's make and model, and even your engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

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|What are Code B1209 Mercury Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

|What Does the B1209 Mercury Code Mean?

The Seat Control Module E (SCME) monitors the Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor. The SCME sets the OBDII code when the Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor is not to factory specifications.

Driver Seat Back Temperature Sensor

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