Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

B1659

DTC B1659: Front Interior LF Antenna Circuit Short

1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.
2. Select the TROUBLE CODE MENU from the HDS, then enter the SELF CHECK.
3. Do the SELF CHECK.
4. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC B1659 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure. The system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at the keyless access control unit and front interior LF antenna.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect keyless access control unit connector C (17P).
7. Disconnect the front interior LF antenna 2P connector.




8. Check for continuity between body ground and keyless access control unit connector C (17P) terminals No. 4 and No. 5 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short in the wire.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Reconnect keyless access control unit connector C (17P).




10. Connect the voltmeter between the front interior LF antenna 2P connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Select the FUNCTION TEST MENU from the HDS, and do the FRONT INTERIOR ANTENNA L DC OUTPUT.

Is there voltage?

YES - Replace the front interior LF antenna.

NO - Replace the keyless access control unit.