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B2986




Control System DTCs

DTC Troubleshooting: B2986 - (55)

DTC B2986 or DTC indicator 55 : An Open in the Recirculation Control Motor Circuit


1. Problem verification:

-1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

-2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) and then back to ON (II).

-3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS or the climate control unit How to Troubleshoot the Climate Control System.

-4. Check for DTCs.





Is DTC B2986 or 55 indicated?
-YES- Go to step 2.
-NO- Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the recirculation control motor circuit.

2. Open wire check (RFD-P/FRD-P, SENSOR 5V/S5V, SENSOR COM/SENS-COM lines.

-1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-2. Disconnect the following connectors.





-3. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 respectively.


















Is there continuity?
-YES- The RFD-P/FRD-P, SENSOR 5V/S5V, and SENSOR COM/SENS-COM wires are OK. Go to step 3.
-NO- Repair an open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the recirculation control motor.

3. Recirculation control motor check

-1. Test the recirculation control motor Recirculation Control Motor Test.

Is the recirculation control motor OK?
-YES- Replace the climate control unit Climate Control Unit Removal And Installation (Climate Control).
-NO- Replace the recirculation control motor Recirculation Control Motor Removal And Installation.