Engine-Codes - Generic - B1717

B1717 Code - Seat Driver Forward Switch Circuit Failure

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1717?

  • Faulty Seat Driver Forward Switch
  • Seat Driver Forward Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Seat Driver Forward Switch circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B1717 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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|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1717?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1717 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 B1717 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1717 Code Mean?

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

B1717 Code - Seat Driver Forward Switch Circuit Failure

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