Engine-Codes - Generic - B1956

B1956 Code - Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer Feedback Circuit Short To Battery

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1956?

  • Faulty Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer
  • Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer harness is open or shorted
  • Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer circuit poor electrical connection
  • Faulty Body Control Module (BCM)

|How to Fix the B1956 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 B1956?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1956 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 B1956 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1956 Code Mean?

The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer. The BCM sets the OBDII code when the Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer is not to factory specifications.

B1956 Code - Seat Front Up/Down Potentiometer Feedback Circuit Short To Battery

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