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DTC B1C55

DTC B1C55  : Driver's heater thermistor circuit open

DTC Description DTC
B1C55 Driver's heater thermistor circuit open  

DTC (Front Seat Heater Control Unit)

NOTE:
  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode and then the ON mode.

    - 3. Wait for at least 90 seconds.

    - 4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1C55 Driver's heater thermistor circuit open  

    Is DTC B1C55 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  2. Seat heater check 1

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Front seat heater control unit 14P connector

    - 2. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2, refer to the following table.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode. Front seat heater control unit 14P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit TH+, TH-
    Test point 1 Front seat heater control unit 14P connector No. 13 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Front seat heater control unit 14P connector No. 7 (PUR)
    GHH325917Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH325918Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is resistance value within the range?

    YES 

    Replace the front seat heater control unit .

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. Seat heater check 2

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Driver's seat heater connector A (5P) - Refer to: Seat Heater Replacement (2017 2018 2019 2020), or Seat Heater Replacement (Seat Heaters) (2014 2015 2016) or Seat Heater Replacement - Ventilated Seats (Ventilated Seats)

    - 2. Measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2, refer to the following table.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode. Front seat heater control unit 14P connector: disconnected. Driver's seat heater connector A (5P): disconnected
    Test circuit TH+, TH-
    Test point 1 Driver's seat heater connector A (5P) No. 3
    Test point 2 Driver's seat heater connector A (5P) No. 2
    GHH325919Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.
    GHH325920Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is resistance value within the range?

    YES 

    Replace the front seat heater control unit .

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Open wire check (TH+ line)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Driver's seat heater connector A (5P) No. 3 (WHT)
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH325921Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    - 2. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode. Front seat heater control unit 14P connector: disconnected. Driver's seat heater connector A (5P): disconnected
    Test circuit TH+
    Test point 1 Front seat heater control unit 14P connector No. 13 (WHT)
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH325922Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the TH- wire.

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the TH+ wire.