Acura B1836: Power Seat Position Sensor Circuit Short

Is your scanner showing Acura B1836?
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Randy Worner

Acura B1836: Power Seat Position Sensor Circuit Short

OVERVIEW
Severity
:
Medium
DIY Difficulty Level
:
Intermediate
Repair Cost
:
$80-$200
Can I Still Drive?
:
Yes

What Does The Acura B1836 Code Mean?

Short in Power Seat Position Sensor Circuit.

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A.

What Are The Potential Causes Of The Acura B1836 Code?

  • Loose or poor connections at the Power Seat Control unit connector
  • “Short” to ground in the wire of the recline motor/lumbar support motor subharness.
  • Faulty Motor/Position Sensor
  • Faulty Power Seat Control Unit

Recommended Parts

Below are some recommended auto parts to help you address the trouble code affecting your vehicle and get it running smoothly again:

>>> WORKPRO 582-piece Crimp Terminals, Wire Connectors, Heat Shrink Tube, Electrical Repair Kit

Note: During the purchasing process, please check carefully whether the part you want to buy fits your car!

Reference Sources

Acura B1836, DTCDECODE.

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