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DTC B1236 (43)

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DTC B1236 or DTC indicator 43  : An open in the passenger's air mix control motor circuit

DTC Description DTC
B1236 An open in the passenger's air mix control motor circuit  

DTCs (AC)

  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. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS or the climate control unit .

    -4. Check for DTCs.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1236 An open in the passenger's air mix control motor circuit  

    Is DTC B1236 or 43 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the passenger's air mix control motor circuit.

  2. Determine possible failure area (AMD-P-AS line, others)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    The AMD-P-AS wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  3. Open wire check (SENS-COM line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
    Test point 2 Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
    GHH396031Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Replace the passenger's air mix control motor .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the SENS-COM wire.

  4. Open wire check (AMD-P-AS line)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Passenger's air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 3
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the AMD-P-AS wire.

    NO 

    Replace the climate control unit .