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DTC B1205: Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE message); DTC B1206 or DTC indicator AUTO: Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (ECT message); DTC B1207: Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (ILLUMI message)

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NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-can diagnosis test mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then ON (II).
  3. Wait for 6 seconds or more.
  4. Do the self-diagnostic with the HDS (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITH THE HDS  ) or climate control unit (see HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION WITHOUT THE HDS  ).
  5. Check the DTCs.

    Are DTCs B1205, and/or B1206 or AUTO, and/or B1207 indicated? 

    YES  - Go to step 6.

    NO  - Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections on the climate control unit connector A (40P).

  6. Check for DTCs using the HDS.

    Are any of the following DTCs indicated; B1011, B1060, B2160, B1357, B1805, B1408, or B2157? 

    YES  - Do the gauge control module input test (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE INPUT TEST ).

    NO  - Do the climate control unit troubleshooting (see CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING  ).