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DTC B1241 (59)

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DTC B1241 or DTC indicator 59  : A problem in the blower motor circuit

DTC Description DTC
B1241 A problem in the blower motor circuit  

DTCs (AC)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTC 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
    B1241 A problem in the blower motor circuit  

    Is DTC B1241 or 59 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  2. Fuse check

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

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. A3-5

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse, and recheck. If fuse blows again, repair a short in the No. A3-5 fuse circuit.

  3. Blower motor power circuit check

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Blower motor 2P connector

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -3. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Blower motor 2P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Blower motor 2P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH396052Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Go to step 12.

  4. Blower motor operation check

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

    -2. Reconnect the blower motor 2P connector.

    -3. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Blower motor 2P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
    Terminal B Body ground
    GHH396054Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -4. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    Does the blower motor run at high speed?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Replace the blower motor .

  5. Open wire check (GND line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the jumper wire.

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Power transistor 4P connector

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Power transistor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Power transistor 4P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH396056Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Check for an open in the GND wire. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G303.

  6. Open wire check (BLOWER-M line)

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

    Terminal A Power transistor 4P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
    Terminal B Power transistor 4P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
    GHH396059Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    Does the blower motor run at high speed?

    YES 

    The BLOWER-M wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the BLOWER-M wire.

  7. Shorted wire check (BLOWER-V line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the jumper wire.

    -3. Disconnect the following connector.

    Climate control unit connector B (24P)

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Power transistor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 12
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the BLOWER-V wire.

    NO 

    The BLOWER-V wire is not shorted. Go to step 8.

  8. Shorted wire check (BLOWER-G line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Power transistor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 11
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the BLOWER-G wire.

    NO 

    The BLOWER-G wire is not shorted. Go to step 9.

  9. Open wire check (BLOWER-V line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Power transistor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 12
    Test point 2 Power transistor 4P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    GHH396061Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The BLOWER-V wire is OK. Go to step 10.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the BLOWER-V wire.

  10. Open wire check (BLOWER-G line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (24P): disconnected
    Power transistor 4P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (24P) No. 11
    Test point 2 Power transistor 4P connector (female terminals) No. 1:
    GHH396063Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The BLOWER-G wire is OK. Go to step 11.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the BLOWER-G wire.

  11. Power transistor check

    -1. Test the power transistor .

    Is the power transistor OK?

    YES 

    Replace the climate control unit .

    NO 

    Replace the power transistor .

    NOTE:  If the power transistor is faulty, check the blower motor for damage. If necessary, replace the blower motor .

  12. Blower motor relay check

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

    -2. Remove the blower motor relay from the under-hood fuse/relay box, and test it .

    Is the relay OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 13.

    NO 

    Replace the blower motor relay.

  13. Open wire check (+B HTR MTR line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Blower motor relay: disconnected
    Test point 1 Blower motor relay 4P socket (female terminals) No. 1:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH396065Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B HTR MTR wire is OK. Go to step 14.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the +B HTR MTR wire.

  14. Open wire check (IG2 A/C line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Blower motor relay: disconnected
    Test point 1 Blower motor relay 4P socket (female terminals) No. 3:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH396067Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG2 A/C wire is OK. Go to step 15.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the IG2 A/C wire.

  15. Open wire check (GND line)

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Blower motor relay: disconnected
    Test point 1 Blower motor relay 4P socket (female terminals) No. 4:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH396069Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the BLOWER MTR wire.

    NO 

    Check for an open in the GND wire. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G301.

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