B2986

DTC Troubleshooting: B2986 (K and A/C)

DTC B2986 or DTC indicator K and A/C ON:

An Open in the Recirculation Control Motor Circuit

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then to ON (II).

3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS or the climate control unit.

4. Check for DTCs.

Is DTC B2986 or K and A/C ON indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the recirculation control motor circuit.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Test the recirculation control motor Recirculation Control Motor Test.

Is the recirculation control motor OK?

YES -

Go to step 7.

NO -

Replace the recirculation control motor Recirculation Control Motor Replacement.�

7. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 7P connector.

8. Disconnect climate control unit connectors A (28P) and B (12P).

9. Check for continuity between the following terminals of climate control unit connectors A (28P), B (12P), and the recirculation control motor 7P connector.

















Is there continuity?

YES -

Check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit connectors A (28P), B (12P), and at the recirculation control motor 7P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation.�

NO -

Repair an open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the recirculation control motor.�