DTC B1844: Power Seat Slide Switch Circuit Malfunction

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A )

Clear the DTCs with the HDS
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II)
Operate the slide switch in each direction for more than 1 second.
Check for DTCs with the HDS
Is DTC B1844 indicated?

YES -Go to step 5

NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time Check for loose or poor connections
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0)
Disconnect power seat control unit connector A (40P)
Disconnect the power seat adjustment switch 12P connector
Check for continuity between body ground and power seat control unit connector A (40P) terminals No 1, No 7, and No 24 individually

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Power Seat Control Unit Connector A (40P) Terminals Body Ground
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short to ground in the wire

NO -Go to step 9
Check for continuity between these power seat control unit connector A (40P) terminals
- No 1 and No 7
- No 1 and No 24
- No 7 and No 24
Is there continuity?

YES -Repair a short in the wire

NO -Go to step 10
Test the power seat adjustment switch (see POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT )
Is the switch OK?

YES -Replace the power seat control unit (see POWER SEAT CONTROL UNIT INPUT TEST/REPLACEMENT )

NO -Replace the power seat adjustment switch (see POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT )