DTC B1835: Tilt/Telescopic Switch Signal Input Error

NOTE: If you are troubleshooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then back ON (II).
Operate the tilt/telescopic switch in each direction for more than 3 seconds each.
Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC B1835 indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure, the power tilt/telescopic steering system is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at the tilt/telescopic switch connector and at the power tilt/telescopic control unit connector.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Do the tilt/telescopic switch test (see POWER TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
Is the switch OK?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Replace the switch.
Disconnect power tilt/telescopic steering control unit connector A (16P).
Disconnect the tilt/telescopic switch 13P connector.
Check for continuity between body ground and tilt/telescopic switch 13P connector terminals No. 1, No. 3, No. 6, No. 7, and No. 10 individually.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And Tilt/Telescopic Switch 13P Connector Terminals No. 1, No. 3, No. 6, No. 7, And No. 10
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair a short to ground in the wire.

NO - Go to step 10.
Check for continuity between power tilt/telescopic steering control unit connector A (16P) terminals No. 7, No. 6, No. 10, No. 14, and No. 15 and the tilt/telescopic switch 13P connector terminals No. 1, No. 7, No. 3, No. 10, and No. 6 respectively.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals No. 7, 6, 10, 14, 15 And Terminals No. 1, 7, 3, 10, 6
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

YES - Replace the power tilt/telescopic steering control unit.

NO - Repair open in the wire.