DTC : B1245 (B-B2)

2018 Acura RLX BaseSECTION DTC : B1245 (B-B2)

DTC B1245 or DTC screen B-B2  : A Short in the Rear Air Mix Control Motor Circuit

NOTE:  If other short circuit DTCs are indicated at the same time, there may be an open or short to body ground in the power (5 V) circuit.

DTC Description DTC
B1245 A short in the rear air mix control motor circuit  

DTC (AC)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Clear the DTCs with the HDS.How to Clear DTCs

    Clear DTCs

    -2. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode then the ON mode.

    -3. Do the Self-Diagnostic Function with the HDS or the climate control unit .

    -4. Check for DTCs.

    DTC Description DTC
    B1245 A short in the rear air mix control motor circuit  

    Is DTC B1245 or screen B-B2 indicated?

    YES 

    Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure. Check for loose wires or poor connections on the rear air mix control motor circuit.

  2. Open wire check (S5V line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Rear air mix control motor 5P connector

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Rear air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit S5V
    Test point 1 Rear air mix control motor 5P connector No. 3 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    The S5V wire is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to step 4.

  3. Determine possible failure area (rear air mix control motor, others)

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Rear air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit AMD-P(RR)
    Test point 1 Rear air mix control motor 5P connector No. 2 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Replace the rear air mix control motor .

    NO 

    Go to step 6.

  4. Climate control unit check

    -1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
    Rear air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit S5V
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (36P) No. 2 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there about 5 V?

    YES 

    Repair an open in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear air mix control motor.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  5. Shorted wire check (S5V line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Climate control unit connector B (36P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Rear air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit S5V
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (36P) No. 2 (BRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear air mix control motor.

    NO 

    The S5V wire is not shorted. Replace the climate control unit .

  6. Shorted wire check (AMD-P(RR) line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Disconnect the following connector.

    Climate control unit connector B (36P)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
    Climate control unit connector B (36P): disconnected
    Rear air mix control motor 5P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit AMD-P(RR)
    Test point 1 Climate control unit connector B (36P) No. 23 (LT GRN)
    Test point 2 Body ground
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    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the wire between the climate control unit and the rear air mix control motor.

    NO 

    The AMD-P(RR) wire is not shorted. Replace the climate control unit .

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