Seat Driver Front Down Circuit Open
B1762 — Seat Driver Front Down Circuit Open
System: Body | Type: Manufacturer-Specific | Make: Ford
B1762 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 B1762 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.
B1762 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 Driver Seat Module (DSM), or Body Control Module on simpler systems, drives the driver seat front vertical down output, which lowers the front of the driver seat cushion when the front down direction is selected. DTC B1762 is set when the module detects an open circuit on this output, meaning the smart driver sees no current draw or no continuity to the seat motor when the front down direction is commanded. The output drives one terminal of a reversible permanent magnet seat motor, so an unplugged motor connector, broken seat track harness, or motor with internal open windings will registe...
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Unlock with Free Trial| Code | B1762 |
| System | Body |
| Type | Manufacturer-Specific |
| Make | Ford |
| Causes | Available |
| Diag. Assistant | Available |
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