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DTC B2966

DTC B2966  : Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL

DTC Description DTC
B2966 Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL  

DTC (AC)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode 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
    B2966 Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL  

    Is DTC B2966 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the rear control panel circuit.

  2. Open wire check (IG1 METER(DC/DC) line)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Rear control panel 12P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Rear control panel 12P connector No. 4
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH310111Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 METER(DC/DC) wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the No. D1 (7.5 A) fuse in the auxiliary under-dash fuse/relay box and the rear control panel.

  3. 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
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Rear control panel 12P connector No. 5
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH310112Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Check for an open in the wire between the rear control panel and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G603.

  4. Open wire check (LIN AC line)

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Climate control unit connector A (32P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 22 - Refer to: Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021), or Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)
    Test point 2 Rear control panel 12P connector No. 1
    GHH310113Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The LIN AC wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear control panel.

  5. Shorted wire check (LIN AC line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 22 - Refer to: Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021), or Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear control panel.

    NO 

    Replace the rear control panel .



DTC B2966  : Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL

DTC Description DTC
B2966 Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL  

DTC (AC)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode 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
    B2966 Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL  

    Is DTC B2966 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the rear control panel circuit.

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

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Rear control panel 12P connector

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Rear control panel 12P connector No. 4
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH310114Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG2 A/C wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the No. C23 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the rear control panel.

  3. 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
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Rear control panel 12P connector No. 5
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH310115Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Check for an open in the wire between the rear control panel and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G603.

  4. Open wire check (LIN AC line)

    - 1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Climate control unit connector A (32P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 22 - Refer to: Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021), or Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)
    Test point 2 Rear control panel 12P connector No. 1
    GHH310116Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The LIN AC wire is OK. Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear control panel.

  5. Shorted wire check (LIN AC line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Rear control panel 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 22 - Refer to: Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2019 2020 2021), or Climate Control Unit Connector For Inputs and Outputs (2016 2017 2018)
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear control panel.

    NO 

    Replace the rear control panel .