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B1036 Mercury Code - Right Front Seat Heater Element

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- Repair Difficulty Level: 2/3
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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC B1036 Mercury?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Faulty Right Front Seat Heater Element
  • Right Front Seat Heater Element harness is open or shorted
  • Right Front Seat Heater Element circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC B1036 Mercury?

Review the 'Possible Causes' mentioned above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Ensure to check for any damaged components and inspect the connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

Code Tech Notes

B1036:11 Right Front Seat Heater Element: Circuit Short To Ground
B1036:13 Right Front Seat Heater Element: Circuit Open

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the B1036 Mercury code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. The specific diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops can differ based on factors such as the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. It is common for most auto repair shops to charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Code B1036 Mercury Description

The engine must be running for the heated seat system to operate. The driver and passenger heated seat buttons are selected from the touchscreen interface, which initiates the CAN communication to request heated seat operation. Upon receiving the request, the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Module supplies voltage to the appropriate driver and/or passenger seat cushion and backrest heater mats, which are connected in series. Temperature is maintained by the HVAC module using a sensor contained within the cushion heater mat. The HVAC module supplies a reference voltage to the temperature sensor and monitors the return signal from the temperature sensor for controlling current flow to the heater mats. The HVAC module remains on, heating the seat and maintaining temperature until commanded off from the touchscreen (or until the ignition is turned OFF).

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B1036 Mercury Code - Right Front Seat Heater Element

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