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1997 FORD TAURUS

3.0L V6 VulcanFWDAUTOMATICgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor479Torque3850Fluid6DTC683Battery1Maintenance0Recalls5
U0148low severityNetwork

Lost Communication with Seat Control Module B

on 1997 Ford Taurus 3.0L V6 Vulcan · FWD

What this code means

Cannot communicate with the passenger seat control module.

Symptoms

  • Passenger power seat inoperative
  • Passenger seat memory not working
  • Passenger seat heater not controlled

Common causes

  • Seat module failure
  • Wiring issue under seat
  • Power loss to module
  • Fuse blown

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check seat module fuse
  2. Test power and ground
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Check connector under seat

Repair notes

Check connector under passenger seat. Same diagnosis approach as driver seat module.

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