DTC B1000: Control Panel Communication Error: Diagnosis

Required Special Tool: 

• MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
  • MB991824: Vehicle Communication Interface (V. C.I.)
  • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
  • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A

1. STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, diagnose the CAN bus line. 

   Use scan tool MB991958 to diagnose the CAN bus lines.

   1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
   3. Diagnose the CAN bus line.

      Q: Is the check result satisfactory? 

      • YES:  Go to Step 2.
      • NO:  Repair the CAN bus lines. Repair the CAN bus lines (Refer to CAN BUS DIAGNOSTIC CHART ).
        Fig 1: Connecting Special Tool To Data Link Connector

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2. STEP 2. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

   Recheck if the DTC is set.

   1. Erase the DTC.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
   3. Check if the DTC is set.

      Q: Is the DTC set? 

      • YES:  Go to Step 3.
      • NO:  It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .
3. STEP 3. Check A/C control panel connector C-120 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

   Q: Is A/C control panel connector C-120 in good condition? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 4.
   • NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .
4. STEP 4. Measure the voltage at A/C control panel connector C-120. 
   1. Disconnect A/C control panel connector C-120, and measure the voltage at the harness side.
   2. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.
   3. Measure the voltage between terminal 6 and ground.
      • The measured value should be approximately 12 volts (battery positive voltage).

        Q: Is the measured voltage approximately 12 volts? 

        • YES:  Go to Step  6.
        • NO:  Go to Step 5.
          Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between Terminal 6 And Ground

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5. STEP 5. Check the wiring harness between A/C control panel connector C-120 (terminal 6) and ETACS-ECU connector C-317 (terminal 5). 
   • Check the A/C control panel power supply line for open circuit.

     Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C control panel connector C-120 (terminal 6) and ETACS-ECU connector C-317 (terminal 5) in good condition? 

     • YES:  It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .
     • NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
6. STEP 6. Measure the resistance at A/C control panel connector C-120. 
   1. Disconnect A/C control panel connector C-120, and measure the resistance at the wiring harness side.
   2. Measure the resistance value between terminal 7 and ground.
      • The measured value should be 2 ohms or less.

        Q: Does the measured resistance value correspond with this range? 

        • YES:  Go to Step  8.
        • NO:  Go to Step 7.
          Fig 3: Measuring Resistance Value Between Terminal 7 And Ground

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7. STEP 7. Check the wiring harness between A/C control panel connector C-120 (terminal 7) and ground. 
   • Check the A/C control panel ground line for open circuit.

     Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C control panel connector C-120 (terminal 7) and ground in good condition? 

     • YES:  It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .
     • NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
8. STEP 8. Check A/C-ECU connector C-20 for loose, corroded or damaged terminals, or terminals pushed back in the connector. 

   Q: Is A/C-ECU connector C-20 in good condition? 

   • YES:  Go to Step 9.
   • NO:  Repair or replace the connector. Refer to HARNESS CONNECTOR INSPECTION .
9. STEP 9. Check the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-20 (terminal 9) and A/C control panel connector C-120 (terminal 9). 
   • Check the AC control panel signal line and ground line for open and short circuit.

     Q: Is the wiring harness between A/C-ECU connector C-20 (terminal 9) and A/C control panel connector C-120 (terminal 9) in good condition? 

     • YES:  Go to Step 10.
     • NO:  Repair the wiring harness.
10. STEP 10. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

    Recheck if the DTC is set.

    1. Erase the DTC.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Check if the DTC is set.

       Q: Is the DTC set? 

       • YES:  Replace the A/C control panel. Then go to Step 11.
       • NO:  It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .
11. STEP 11. Recheck for diagnostic trouble code. 

    Recheck if the DTC is set.

    1. Erase the DTC.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to "ON" position.
    3. Check if the DTC is set.

       Q: Is the DTC set? 

       • YES:  Replace the A/C-ECU.
       • NO:  It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to HOW TO COPE WITH INTERMITTENT MALFUNCTIONS .