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B1196: B1196: Seat Switch Circuit Malfunction
on 2021 Honda PASSPORT
Fix Cost
$50 - $200
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
✅ Yes
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2021 Honda
PASSPORT
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Important for 2021 Honda PASSPORT Owners
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📖 What Does B1196 Mean on 2021 Honda PASSPORT?
The seat switch circuit has malfunctioned, preventing the seat from functioning properly. This code is typically set when the seat switch circuit is open or shorted.
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Symptoms
- • Seat will not move
- • or moves erratically
- • or has no power
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Common Causes
- • Faulty seat switch
- • wiring issue
- • or electrical component failure
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How to Fix B1196 on 2021 Honda PASSPORT
1. Disconnect the battery to reset the system. 2. Check and clean the seat switch and wiring. 3. Replace the faulty seat switch or electrical component if necessary.
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Related Diagnostic Codes
Other codes that may appear with B1196
B1194
Sequential Code
B1194: Door Locks Malfunction
Medium
B1195
Sequential Code
B1195: Power Window Circuit Malfunction
Medium
B1197
Sequential Code
B1197: Exterior Lighting Malfunction
Medium
B1198
Sequential Code
B1198: Immobilizer System Malfunction
Medium
💡 Why These Codes Are Related:
- • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
- • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
- • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
- • Same System: Components within the same automotive system