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B1835




DTC Troubleshooting: B1835

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. 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. Service and Repair

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.

Is there continuity?
YES - Repair a 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:





Is there continuity?
YES - Replace the power tilt/telescopic steering control unit.

NO - Repair an open in the wire.