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DTC B1931

DTC B1931  : Backup control unit no response

DTC Description DTC
B1931 Backup control unit no response  

DTC (Backup Control Unit)

NOTE:  If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A .

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

    Clear DTCs

    -2. Open the driver's power window all the way down, and close all the doors, then turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -3. Remove all the keyless remotes from inside the vehicle. Hold one keyless remote outside of the opened driver's window at least 20 cm (8.0 in) away from the vehicle.

    -4. With holding the keyless remote outside of the opened driver's window, press the engine start/stop switch, and wait for 30 seconds. Repeat this procedure a total of five times.

    -5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1931 Backup control unit no response  

    Is DTC B1931 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections.

  2. Connector check

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

    -2. Check for loose connection in the engine start/stop switch.

    Is the connection OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair the poor connection, and then recheck the system.

  3. Keyless access/TPMS control unit SS1+, SS2- lines check

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P)

    -2. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 25
    Terminal B Body ground

    -3. Keep pressing the engine start/stop switch.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 10
    Test point 2 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 11

    Is there battery voltage when the engine start/stop switch is pressed?

    YES 

    Go to step  5.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  4. Engine start/stop switch check

    -1. Test the engine start/stop switch .

    Is the switch OK?

    YES 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

    NO 

    The SS1+ and SS2- wires are OK. Replace the engine start/stop switch .

  5. Engine start/stop switch VCONT line check

    -1. Reconnect the following connector.

    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P)

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Test point 1 Engine start/stop switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH457603Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Go to step  8.

  6. Shorted wire check (DIN/DOUT, DCK lines)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Engine start/stop switch 12P connector
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Engine start/stop switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 21
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test point 1 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 20
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO 

    The DIN/DOUT and DCK wires are not shorted. Go to step 7.

  7. Open wire check (DIN/DOUT, DCK lines)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 20
    Terminal B Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 21

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Engine start/stop switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit DIN/DOUT, DCK
    Test point 1 Engine start/stop switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 9:
    Test point 2 Engine start/stop switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 11:
    GHH457606Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The DIN/DOUT and DCK wires are OK. Replace the keyless access/TPMS control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.

  8. Shorted wire check (VCONT line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Engine start/stop switch 12P connector
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Engine start/stop switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 24
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire.

    NO 

    The VCONT wire is not shorted. Go to step 9.

  9. Open wire check (VCONT line)

    -1. Connect terminals A and B with a jumper wire.

    Terminal A Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P) No. 24
    Terminal B Body ground

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Keyless access/TPMS control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Engine start/stop switch 12P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Engine start/stop switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH457608Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The VCONT wire is OK. Replace the keyless/TPMS access control unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open or high resistance in the wire.