Code
B1765
Other
B — Body
Seat Driver Forward Circuit Failure
AI status
Completed
Completed
100%
Causes
- Open or short circuit in the forward motor wiring
- Failed driver seat forward motor/windings
- Faulty seat position switch or seat control switch assembly
- Bad connector, corrosion, or poor pin contact
- Blown fuse or faulty relay for seat circuits
- Faulty seat control/module or BCM
Symptoms
- Driver seat will not move forward when commanded
- Seat moves in other directions but not forward
- Clicking, grinding, or no sound from seat motor when commanding forward
- Related fuse blows or circuit breaker trips when attempting forward travel
- Seat position memory may fail to move forward or only move partially
- DTC B1765 set and possibly lamp or message in vehicle diagnostics
What to check
- Verify fuse(s) and seat circuit relay(s) are intact and proper rating
- Attempt seat forward movement while listening for motor/relay operation
- Operate seat in other directions to confirm motor and wiring are otherwise functional
- Scan for additional seat or body control module codes
- Visually inspect harness and connectors under the seat and at the module for damage/corrosion
- Check for mechanical obstruction in seat tracks
Signal parameters
- Battery voltage (~11–14 V) present at motor feed pin when module commands 'forward' (may be PWM depending on vehicle)
- Motor return/ground should be near 0 V when commanded (if driven actively to ground)
- Motor winding resistance typically low (often 1–10 ohms) — compare to known good spec for vehicle
- Open-circuit = infinite/OL on continuity test between motor pins and module
- Short to ground = near 0 ohms between feed and chassis ground when not commanded (indicates short)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve freeze frame and all related DTCs; record conditions when B1765 set.
- Check fuses and relays for the seat circuit; replace if blown and note if it re-blows.
- With key on, command seat forward while an assistant listens at the seat: note sounds, movement, and if fuse/CB reacts.
- Inspect wiring and connectors under the seat, at the motor, and at the seat control module for damage, corrosion, or loose pins. Wiggle harness while commanding forward to check for intermittent faults.
- Measure voltage at the motor connector while commanding forward. If no command voltage, trace back to switch/module. If command voltage present but motor does not run, suspect motor or wiring to ground.
- Check motor winding resistance and compare to spec. Open or very high resistance indicates motor failure. Very low/near zero may indicate shorted windings.
- Test continuity between motor and control module connector; check for short to ground or battery. Repair any harness faults found.
- Test the seat control switch for correct operation (continuity or signal output) per vehicle procedures. Replace switch assembly if faulty.
- If wiring, switch, and motor check good, perform module outputs test or replace/repair seat control module / BCM as directed by manufacturer diagnostics.
- After repair, clear DTCs and verify operation through full range of motion and multiple key cycles. Confirm no return of the code.
Likely causes
- Broken wire or pinched harness in seat track area (common at hinge points)
- Corroded or loose connector at seat motor or control module
- Seat motor winding failure (no continuity or high resistance)
- Short to ground on the motor feed when invoking 'forward' command
- Failed seat control switch sending incorrect signals
- Intermittent connector contact triggered by seat movement
Fault status
Status
Driver seat forward circuit fault detected — forward movement disabled until circuit repaired.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 0.5-2.0 hours
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