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DTC B2969 (6) (HVAC Control Unit)

DTC B2969 or DTC indicator 6  : An open in the mode control motor A circuit (front)

DTC Description DTC
B2969 An open in the mode control motor A circuit (front)  

DTCs (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. Wait for at least 8 seconds.

    -5. Check for DTCs.

    DTC Description DTC
    B2969 An open in the mode control motor A circuit (front)  

    Is DTC B2969 or 6 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  2. Determine possible failure area (FR MODE/MOD-P FR line, others)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Mode control motor A 7P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Mode control motor A 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Mode control motor A 7P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    The FR MODE/MOD-P FR wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step  4.

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Mode control motor A 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Mode control motor A 7P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Mode control motor A 7P connector (female terminals) No. 3:
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    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Replace the mode control motor A .

    NO 

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

  4. Open wire check (FR MODE/MOD-P FR line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Mode control motor A 7P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 HVAC control unit connector C (12P) No. 3
    Test point 2 Body ground

    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

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

    NO 

    Replace the HVAC control unit .