DTC B1835: Power Tilt/Telescopic Steering 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 to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).
Operate the power tilt/telescopic steering switch in each direction for at least 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 between the power tilt/telescopic steering switch connector and the power tilt/telescopic steering control unit connector.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Do the power tilt/telescopic steering switch test (see POWER TILT/TELESCOPIC STEERING SWITCH TEST/REPLACEMENT ).
Is the switch OK?

YES -Go to step 7.

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

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Body Ground And 13P Connector Terminals
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 power tilt/telescopic steering switch 13P connector terminals No. 1, No. 7, No. 3, No. 10, and No. 6 respectively.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Connector (16P) Terminals And 13P Connector Terminals
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

Is there continuity?

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

NO -Repair an open in the wire.