Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors the driver seat track position sensor circuits. If the RCM detects a short to battery, it will store DTC C1981 in memory and send a message to the instrument cluster (IC) module to illuminate the air bag warning indicator.
- DTC C1981 Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Fault - If the RCM detects an open or short to battery on the driver seat track position sensor circuit, it will set this DTC.
This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- RCM is faulted