Code Definition

B1710 — Seat Driver Front Up Switch Circuit Open

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

About B1710

B1710 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 B1710 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.

B1710 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

This code applies to the driver's power seat adjustment system. The Body Control Module (BCM) or Driver Door Module monitors the driver's seat front up switch, which the driver operates to raise the front portion of the seat cushion. DTC B1710 specifically indicates that the module has detected an open circuit in the front up switch input, meaning the expected circuit return is missing when the switch is operated, or the signal stays at the rest state with no path to ground or power. The seat front up function will typically be inoperative, and on some platforms the wider power seat function m...

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