Engine-Codes - Generic - B1978

B1978 Code - Passengers Front Seat Down Switch Circuit Short To Battery

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|What are the Possible Causes of the Code B1978?

  • Faulty Passengers Front Seat Down Switch
  • Passengers Front Seat Down Switch harness is open or shorted
  • Passengers Front Seat Down Switch circuit poor electrical connection

|How to Fix the B1978 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.

|What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code B1978?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the B1978 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 B1978 Possible Symptoms?

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

|What Does the B1978 Code Mean?

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

B1978 Code - Passengers Front Seat Down Switch Circuit Short To Battery

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|Code B1978 Information for Specific Makes

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