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B2983




Control System DTCs

DTC Troubleshooting: B2983 - (57)

DTC B2983 or DTC indicator 57 : A Problem in the Recirculation Control Motor Circuit, Linkage, Door, or Motor

1. Problem verification:

Problem verification
-1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.

-2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

-3. Do the self-diagnostic with the HDS or the climate control unit How To Troubleshoot The Climate Control System.

-4. Check for DTCs.

Is DTC B2983 or 57 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 (F/R_MTR (FRESH)/FRS, F/R_MTR (REC)/REC lines):

Open wire check (F/R_MTR (FRESH)/FRS, F/R_MTR (REC)/REC 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 F/R_MTR (FRESH)/FRS and F/R_MTR (REC)/REC 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. Shorted wire check (F/R_MTR (FRESH), F/R_MTR (REC) lines):

Shorted wire check (F/R_MTR (FRESH), F/R_MTR (REC) lines)
-1. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2 individually.














Is there continuity?
-YES- Repair a short to body ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the recirculation control motor.
-NO- The F/R_MTR (FRESH) and F/R_MTR (REC) wires are OK. Go to step 4.

4. Recirculation control motor check:

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 . Service and Repair
-NO- Replace the recirculation control motor Recirculation Control Motor Removal and Installation, or repair the recirculation control linkage or door.