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DTC B2983 or DTC indicator 8: A problem in the Recirculation Control Linkage, Door, or Motor Circuit

  1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
  3. Do the self-diagnostic function with the HDS (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITH THE HDS  ) or the HVAC control unit (see HOW TO USE THE HVAC CONTROL UNIT SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITHOUT THE HDS  ).
  4. Check the DTCs.

    Is DTC B2983 or 8 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections in the recirculation control motor circuit.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Test the recirculation control motor (see RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR TEST  ).

    Is the recirculation control motor OK? 

    YES  -Go to step 7.

    NO  -Replace the recirculation control motor (see RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR REPLACEMENT  ), or repair the recirculation control linkage or door.

  7. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 7P connector.
  8. Disconnect HVAC control unit connector B (16P).
  9. Check for continuity between the following terminals of HVAC control unit connector B (16P) and the recirculation control motor 7P connector.

    16P: 7P: 

    No. 5 No. 2

    No. 6 No. 1

    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Of HVAC Control Unit Connector B (16P) And Recirculation Control Motor 7P Connector
    G08090247Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Go to step 10.

    NO  -Repair an open in the wire(s) between the HVAC control unit and the recirculation control motor.

  10. Check for continuity between body ground and HVAC control unit connector B (16P) terminals No. 5 and No. 6 individually.
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And HVAC Control Unit Connector B (16P) Terminals No. 5 And 6
    G08090248Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the HVAC control unit and the recirculation control motor.

    NO  -Substitute a known-good HVAC control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original HVAC control unit (see HVAC CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ).