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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 ).
  1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then back to ON (II).
  3. Operate the tilt/telescopic switch in each direction for at least 3 seconds each.
  4. 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 connectors.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. 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.

  7. Disconnect power tilt/telescopic steering control unit connector A (16P).
  8. Disconnect the tilt/telescopic switch 13P connector.
  9. 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
    G06160915Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

    YES  -Repair short to ground in the wire.

    NO  -Go to step 10.

  10. Check for continuity between power tilt/telescopic steering control unit connector A (16P) terminals and tilt/telescopic switch 13P connector terminals as shown:

    TILT/TELESCOPIC SWITCH POWER TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING CONTROL UNIT

    CONNECTOR (13P) CONNECTOR A (16P)

    No. 1 No. 7

    No. 3 No. 10

    No. 6 No. 15

    No. 7 No. 6

    No. 10 No. 14

    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering Control Unit Connector A (16P) Terminals And Switch 13P Connector Terminals
    G06160916Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there continuity? 

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

    NO  -Repair open in the wire.

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