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DTC U1290 (Climate Control Unit) (2017 2018 2019)

DTC U1290  : Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit (front)

DTC Description DTC
U1290 Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit (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 climate control unit .

    -4. Check for DTCs.

    DTC Description DTC
    U1290 Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit (front)  

    Is DTC U1290 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

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

  2. Determine possible failure area (ventilated seat control unit power and ground, B-CAN lines)

    -1. Select B-CAN Control Units Information from the Body Electrical System Select menu, then select Check Connected Control Units.

    -2. Check the DETECT/Not available information of the Seat Heater Control Unit.

    Is DETECT indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step  4.

  3. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line)

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

    -2. Disconnect the following connectors.

    Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector
    Climate control unit connector A (32P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector (female terminals) No. 11:
    Test point 2 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 23
    GHH457187Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair an open or poor connection in the B-CAN_L wire between the climate control unit and the ventilated seat control unit.

    NO 

    Repair an open or poor connection in the B-CAN_H wire between the climate control unit and the ventilated seat control unit.

  4. Fuse check

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

    -2. Check the following fuses.

    Fuse No. C29 (7.5 A)
    Location Under-dash fuse/relay box

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 5.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blow again, repair a short in the No. C29 (7.5 A) fuse circuit.

  5. Open wire check (+B H/SEAT UNIT line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector (female terminals) No. 2:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH457189Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The +B H/SEAT UNIT wire is OK. Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the +B H/SEAT UNIT wire.

  6. Open wire check (IG1 METER line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector (female terminals) No. 9:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH457191Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    The IG1 METER wire is OK. Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the IG1 METER wire.

  7. Open wire check (GND line)

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit 1  
    Test point 1 Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    Test circuit 2  
    Test point 1 Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector (female terminals) No. 14:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH457194Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    The GND wire is OK. Go to step 8

    NO 

    Check for an open in the wire(s) between the ventilated seat control unit and body ground. If the wire(s) is OK, check for poor ground at G601.

  8. Open wire check (B-CAN_H line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connector.

    Climate control unit connector A (32P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector: disconnected
    Climate control unit connector A (32P): disconnected
    Test point 1 Ventilated seat control unit 14P connector (female terminals) No. 11:
    Test point 2 Climate control unit connector A (32P) No. 23
    GHH457196Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair an open or poor connection in the B-CAN_L wire between the climate control unit and the ventilated seat control unit.

    NO 

    Repair an open or poor connection in the B-CAN_H wire between the climate control unit and the ventilated seat control unit.