OBD2 Car ScannerWhat does B1650 mean?
B1650 stands for Seat Driver Recline Forward Circuit Short To Ground. A body control module has found a fault in a comfort or safety system such as airbags, lights, doors, seats or climate control.
Body codes cover the airbags, seats, lights, doors and comfort systems. When the car's computer sees a reading outside its normal range, it stores this code and may turn on a warning light on the dashboard.
Common causes
- Damaged wiring or a loose connector (often under seats)
- Faulty switch, sensor or motor
- Low battery voltage
- Faulty body control module
What to do
- Read all stored and pending codes with a scanner. Several codes together often point to one cause.
- Note the freeze frame data (speed, temperature, load) recorded when the code was set.
- Inspect the wiring and connectors of the part named in the code for damage, corrosion or looseness.
- Fix the most likely and cheapest cause first, then clear the code and drive to see if it comes back.
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Frequently asked questions
What does B1650 mean?
B1650 means “Seat Driver Recline Forward Circuit Short To Ground”. It belongs to the body system group: A body control module has found a fault in a comfort or safety system such as airbags, lights, doors, seats or climate control.
Is it safe to drive with B1650?
You can usually drive carefully for a short time, but fix it soon to avoid further damage or higher fuel use.
How do I clear B1650?
Fix the cause, then clear the code with an OBD2 scanner or app. If the fault is still there, the code will come back.
Related codes
- B1646Mirror Passenger Right Circuit Short To Ground
- B1647Seat Driver Recline Forward Circuit Failure
- B1648Seat Driver Recline Forward Circuit Open
- B1649Seat Driver Recline Forward Circuit Short To Battery
- B1651Seat Driver Recline Backward Circuit Failure
- B1652Seat Driver Recline Backward Circuit Open
- B1653Seat Driver Recline Backward Circuit Short To Battery
- B1654Seat Driver Recline Backward Circuit Short To Ground
Code meanings can vary by manufacturer. This page is general guidance, not a repair manual. Always confirm the cause before replacing parts.