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B2983

DTC B2983 or DTC indicator B and AUTO: A problem in the Recirculation Control Linkage, Door, or Motor

1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF, and then ON (II).
3. Do the self-diagnostic with the HDS or climate control unit.
4. Check the DTCs.

Is DTC B2983 or B and AUTO indicated?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Intermittent failure.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 7P connector.
7. Disconnect climate control unit connector A (32P).




8. Check for continuity between the given terminals of climate control unit connector A (32P) and the recirculation control motor 7P connector.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 9.

NO - Repair open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the recirculation control motor.




9. Check for continuity between body ground and climate control unit connector A (32P) terminals No. 15 and 16 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the recirculation control motor.

NO - Go to step 10.

10. Test the recirculation control motor.

Is the recirculation control motor OK?

YES - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

NO - Replace the recirculation control motor, or repair the recirculation control linkage or door.