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DTC Troubleshooting Index

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Checking the DTCs with the HDS 

DTC TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

DTC Detection Item or Symptom ECU DTC Type
U1280 Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) HVAC control unit Loss of communication
U128D  Lost communication with gauge control module (HVAC control unit) HVAC control unit Loss of communication
B1215  An open or short in the recirculation control motor circuit HVAC control unit Signal error
B1231  An open in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit HVAC control unit Signal error
B1232  A short in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit HVAC control unit Signal error
B1233  An open in the air mix control motor circuit (front) HVAC control unit Signal error
B1234  A short in the air mix control motor circuit (front) HVAC control unit Signal error
B1235  A problem in the air mix control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor (front) HVAC control unit Signal error
B1239  An open or short in the mode control motor circuit (front) HVAC control unit Signal error
B1240  A problem in the mode control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor (front) HVAC control unit Signal error
B1241  A problem in the blower motor circuit (front) HVAC control unit Signal error
B2965  Rear communication failure HVAC control unit Loss of communication
B2979  An open in the A/C pressure sensor circuit HVAC control unit Signal error
B2980  A short in the A/C pressure sensor circuit HVAC control unit Signal error
B2983  A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor HVAC control unit Signal error