DTC B2A70-12

2020 Honda HR-V LX, FWDSECTION DTC B2A70-12

DTC B2A70-12  : LDW/RDM Switch Signal Circuit Short

NOTE:  Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .

DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
B2A70-12 LDW/RDM Switch Signal Circuit Short    

DTC (IDAS)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode, then the ON mode.

    -4. Press the RDM switch.

    -5. Check for DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description DTC Freeze Frame
    B2A70-12 LDW/RDM Switch Signal Circuit Short    

    Is DTC B2A70-12 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Refer to intermittent failures troubleshooting . If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. RDM switch internal resistance check

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

    -2. Remove the CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch, and test the RDM switch .

    Is the RDM switch OK?

    YES 

    RDM switch is OK. Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Replace the CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch .

  3. Fuse check

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

    -2. Check the following fuse.

    Fuse No. C39

    Is the fuse OK?

    YES 

    The fuse is OK. Reinstall the fuse, then go to step 4.

    NO 

    Replace the fuse. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode, then the OFF (LOCK) mode. If the fuse blows again, repair the short to ground on the No. C39 fuse circuit.

  4. Shorted wire check (LDW OFF SW line)

    -1. Disconnect the following connectors.

    CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector
    Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector : disconnected
      Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 8:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH437582Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short to ground in the LDW OFF SW wire between the RDM switch and the multipurpose camera unit.

    NO 

    Go to step 5.

  5. Open wire check (IG1 OPTION line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

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

    Test condition Vehicle ON mode
      CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector : disconnected
      Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 11:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH437584Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there battery voltage?

    YES 

    Go to step 6.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the IG1 OPTION wire between the No. C39 fuse and the RDM switch.

  6. Open wire check (LDW OFF SW line)

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

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector : disconnected
      Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector No. 8
    Test point 2 CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 8:
    GHH437586Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 7.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the LDW OFF SW wire between the RDM switch and the multipurpose camera unit.

  7. Open wire check (LDW OFF IND line)

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

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector : disconnected
      Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 Multipurpose camera unit 20P connector No. 11
    Test point 2 CMBS OFF switch/RDM switch 12P connector (female terminals) No. 12:
    GHH437588Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Replace the multipurpose camera unit .

    NO 

    Repair an open in the LDW OFF IND wire between the RDM switch and the multipurpose camera unit.

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