OBD-II code · manufacturer-specific
B1517
Seat Driver Occupied Switch Circuit Short To Battery
- System
- B — Body electronics
- Severity
- Minor (2/5)
- Can I keep driving?
- Usually safe to drive
What does B1517 mean?
B1517 is defined as “Seat Driver Occupied Switch Circuit Short To Battery”.
You can usually keep driving, but have it checked soon so a small fault doesn’t become a bigger one.
Manufacturer-specific meanings
The same code can mean something different on some makes.
- Hyundai, Kia: Seat Belt Buckle Switch Driver Instability
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This page is general information; an exact diagnosis needs measurements and a technician’s check.