B1233
DTC B1233 or DTC indicator J: An Open in the Air Mix Control Motor Circuit1. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then turn to ON (II).
3. Do the self-diagnostic with the HDS or climate control unit.
4. Check for DTCs.
Is DTC B1233 or J indicated?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections on the air mix control motor circuit.
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Test the air mix control motor.
Is the air mix control motor OK?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Replace the air mix control motor.
7. Disconnect the air mix control motor 7P connector.
8. Disconnect climate control unit connector A (32P).
9. Check for continuity between the following terminals of climate control unit connector A (32P) and the air mix control motor 7P connector.
Is there continuity?
YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at climate control unit connector A (32P) and at the air mix control motor 7P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good climate control unit and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.
NO - Repair open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the air mix control motor.