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DTC B2980 (2)

DTC B2980 or DTC indicator 2  : A Short in the A/C Pressure Sensor Circuit

DTC Description DTC
B2980 A short 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
    B2980 A short in the A/C pressure sensor circuit  

    Is DTC B2980 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. Shorted 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 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the A/C pressure sensor.

    NO 

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

  3. Shorted 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 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the A/C pressure sensor.

    NO 

    The PD SENSOR wire is not shorted. Go to step 4.

  4. Shorted wire check (PD SENSOR line to 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 HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 20

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the wires between the HVAC control unit and the A/C pressure sensor.

    NO 

    The PD SENSOR wire to SENSOR(COM) wire are not shorted. Go to step 5.

  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 .