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DTC B2983 (5)

DTC B2983 or DTC indicator 5  : A Problem in the Recirculation Control Motor Circuit, Linkage, Door, or Motor

DTC Description DTC
B2983 A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor  

DTC (AC)

  1. Problem verification

    - 1. Clear the DTCs 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
    B2983 A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor  

    Is DTC B2983 or 5 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  2. Open wire check (M REC line)

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

    - 2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    HVAC control unit connector A (32P)
    Recirculation control motor 7P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 15
    Test point 2 Recirculation control motor 7P connector No. 6
    GHH310155Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The M REC wire is not open. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the recirculation control motor.

  3. Open wire check (M FRS line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 16
    Test point 2 Recirculation control motor 7P connector No. 7
    GHH310156Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The M FRS wire is not open. Go to step 4.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the recirculation control motor.

  4. Shorted wire check (M REC line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 15
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the recirculation control motor.

    NO 

    The M REC wire is OK. Go to step 5.

  5. Shorted wire check (M FRS line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    HVAC control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Recirculation control motor 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 HVAC control unit connector A (32P) No. 16
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the HVAC control unit and the recirculation control motor.

    NO 

    The M FRS wire is OK. Go to step 6.

  6. Recirculation control motor check

    - 1. Test the recirculation control motor.

    Is the recirculation control motor OK?

    YES 

    Replace the HVAC control unit .

    NO 

    Replace the recirculation control motor , or repair the recirculation control linkage or door.