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B1238

DTC B1238 or PaA/M motor lock is indicated: A Problem in the Passenger's Air Mix Control Linkage, Door, or Motor

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF and then ON (II).
3. Do the self-diagnostic with the HDS or climate control unit.
4. Check for DTCs.

Is DTC B1238 or PaA/M motor lock indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Test the passenger's air mix control motor.

Is the passenger's air mix control motor OK?

YES - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

NO - Replace the passenger's air mix control motor, or repair the passenger's air mix control linkage or door.