Seat Driver Rearward Switch Circuit Open
B1722 — Seat Driver Rearward Switch Circuit Open
System: Body | Type: Manufacturer-Specific | Make: Ford
B1722 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.
When B1722 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.
B1722 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.
The Body Control Module (BCM) or Driver Seat Module (DSM) monitors the driver seat rearward switch input circuit and sets code B1722 when an open circuit condition is detected on the rearward switch signal line. An open circuit fault specifically indicates the module is seeing no electrical continuity between the switch and the module input pin, which can result from a broken wire, disconnected connector, or internally open switch contacts. The driver seat rearward switch is a normally open momentary contact device mounted on the seat side trim that signals the seat module to drive the horizon...
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Unlock with Free Trial| Code | B1722 |
| System | Body |
| Type | Manufacturer-Specific |
| Make | Ford |
| Causes | Available |
| Diag. Assistant | Available |
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