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DTC B2983 (57)

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DTC B2983 or DTC indicator 57  : A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor

DTC Description DTC
B2983 A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor  

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
    B2983 A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor  

    Is DTC B2983 or 57 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the recirculation control motor circuit.

  2. Open wire check (M-REC line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Climate control unit connector B (24P)
    Recirculation control motor 5P connector

    -3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 17
    Test point 2 Recirculation control motor 5P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The M-REC wire is not open. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the M-REC wire.

  3. Open wire check (M-FRS line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 18
    Test point 2 Recirculation control motor 5P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The M-FRS wire is not open. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the M-FRS wire.

  4. Shorted wire check (M-REC line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 17
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the M-REC wire.

    NO 

    The M-REC wire is OK. Go to step 5.

  5. Shorted wire check (M-FRS line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 18
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the M-FRS wire.

    NO 

    The M-FRS wire is OK. Go to step 6.

  6. Recirculation control motor check

    -1. Test the recirculation control motor .

    Is the recirculation control motor OK?

    YES 

    Replace the climate control unit .

    NO 

    Replace the recirculation control motor , or repair the recirculation control linkage or door.