DTC B2979 (2)

DTC B2979 or DTC indicator 2  : An Open in the A/C Pressure Sensor Circuit

DTCs (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 HVAC control unit.

   - 4. Check for DTCs.

   DTC Description	DTC
   B2979 An open in the A/C pressure sensor circuit

   Is DTC B2979 or 2 indicated?

   YES 

   Go to step 2.

   NO 

   Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the A/C pressure sensor circuit.

2. Open wire check (SENSOR 5V line)

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

   - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

   HVAC control unit connector A (32P)

   A/C pressure sensor 3P connector

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
   	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 5
   Test point 2	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector No. 3

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The SENSOR 5V wire is not open. Go to step 3.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the A/C pressure sensor.

3. Open wire check (SENSOR(COM) line)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
   	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 18
   Test point 2	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector No. 1

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The SENSOR(COM) wire is not open. Go to step 4.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the A/C pressure sensor.

4. Open wire check (PD SENSOR line)

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

   Test condition	Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
   	HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
   	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 20
   Test point 2	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector No. 2

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   Is there continuity?

   YES 

   The PD SENSOR wire is not open. Go to step 5.

   NO 

   Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the A/C pressure sensor.

5. HVAC control unit check 1

   - 1. Reconnect the HVAC control unit connector A (32P).

   - 2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 5
   Test point 2	HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 18

   Is there about 5 V?

   YES 

   Go to step 6.

   NO 

   Replace the HVAC control unit .

6. HVAC control unit check 2

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

   Test condition	Vehicle ON mode
   	A/C pressure sensor 3P connector: disconnected
   Test point 1	HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 18

   Test point 2

   HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 20

   Is there about 5 V?

   YES 

   Replace the A/C pressure sensor - Refer to: A/C Pressure Sensor Removal and Installation (Variable Capacity Compressor) or A/C Pressure Sensor Removal and Installation (Fixed Capacity Compressor) .

   NO 

   Replace the HVAC control unit .