Code Definition

B1669 — Mirror Passenger Up/Down Motor Stalled

System: Body  |  Type: Manufacturer-Specific  |  Make: Ford

About B1669

B1669 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code recorded for Ford vehicles. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

Scanning & clearing: Body (B) codes are often stored in the body control module, airbag module, or climate module. A basic OBD-II tool usually will not read body codes — an enhanced or OEM-level scan tool is typically required.

B1669 is a manufacturer-specific code. The same code string on a different make may have a different meaning. Always confirm the code's definition against the vehicle's service information for the specific make and model under test.

Code Information

DTC B1669 is a Ford specific body code that indicates the Driver Door Module, Passenger Door Module or Driver Seat Module (depending on platform architecture) has detected a stall condition on the passenger side mirror up/down motor circuit. The mirror up/down motor is a small reversible DC motor controlled through an H bridge driver, with current monitoring used to confirm motor movement and detect mechanical stalls or electrical faults. The code is set when the controlling module commands the motor to move but detects either no current draw (open circuit or seized motor), excessive current c...

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