DTC B2197: Seat Reverse Switch Shorted To Ground

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If power seats diagnostic system check has been performed, go to next step. If power seats diagnostic system check has not been performed, go to POWER SEATS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). Select Seat Control Module (SCM) input display. Monitor SEAT REARWARD SWITCH status on scan tool. If scan tool indicates SEAT REARWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate SEAT REARWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to step 7 .
Disconnect power seat switch connector. Monitor SEAT REARWARD SWITCH status on scan tool. If scan tool indicates SEAT REARWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to next step. If scan tool does not indicate SEAT REARWARD SWITCH status as ACTIVE, go to step 5 .
Check for short to ground in Brown wire between SCM and power seat switch. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step 9 . If circuit is okay, go to step 6 .
Replace power seat switch. See POWER SEAT SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step 9 .
Replace SCM. See LUMBAR PUMP/SEAT CONTROL MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. After repairs, go to step 9 .
Check power seat rearward switch circuits for intermittents. If problem is found, repair as necessary and go to step 9 . If circuits are okay, go to next step.
Turn ignition off. Reconnect all disconnected components. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear all DTCs. Wait 2 seconds. If DTC B2197 sets, go to step 6 . If DTC B2197 does not set, system is okay.
Turn ignition off. Reconnect all disconnected components. Turn ignition on. Using scan tool, clear all DTCs. Go to POWER SEATS DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.