Code Definition

B1706 — Seat Driver Recline Rearward Switch Circuit Open

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

About B1706

B1706 is a manufacturer-specific body diagnostic trouble code. It belongs to the B-prefix family of codes, which covers body, interior, airbag, or comfort-electronics faults.

When B1706 is stored, the module has detected an open (broken or disconnected) electrical path in the monitored circuit.

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.

B1706 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

The Body Control Module (BCM) or Driver Seat Module monitors the driver seat recline rearward switch input as part of the power seat adjustment system. DTC B1706 sets specifically when the module detects an open circuit on the recline rearward switch input, meaning the expected change in switch state cannot be observed because the path between the switch and the module is broken. The fault may be a failed switch contact that no longer makes when pressed, a broken wire in the harness, or a disconnected or unseated connector. When this code is set, the driver loses the ability to power recline t...

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