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2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Climate Control System
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| U0180 | Climate Control Unit Lost communication with automatic lighting control unit-sensor |
| U1280 | Communication bus line error (BUS-OFF) |
| U1281 | Climate Control Unit Lost Communication with MICU (climate control unit) |
| U128D | Climate Control Unit Lost communication with gauge control module (climate control unit) |
| U1290 | Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit (front) |
| U129B | Climate Control Unit Lost Communication With Seat Heater Control Unit (rear seat) |
| B1213 | An open in the rear evaporator temperature sensor circuit |
| B1214 | A short in the rear evaporator temperature sensor circuit |
| B1220 | A short in the recirculation control motor circuit |
| B1221 | An open in the rear mode control motor circuit |
| B1222 | A short in the rear mode control motor circuit |
| B1223 | A problem in the rear blower motor circuit |
| B1225 | An open in the in-car temperature sensor circuit |
| B1226 | A short in the in-car temperature sensor circuit |
| B1227 | An open in the outside air temperature sensor circuit |
| B1228 | A short in the outside air temperature sensor circuit |
| B1229 | An open in the sunlight sensor circuit |
| B1230 | A short in the sunlight sensor circuit |
| B1231 | An open in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit (front) |
| B1232 | A short in the evaporator temperature sensor circuit (front) |
| B1233 | An open in the air mix control motor circuit (driver's) |
| B1234 | A short in the air mix control motor circuit (driver's) |
| B1235 | A problem in the air mix control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor (driver's) |
| B1236 | An open in the passenger's air mix control motor circuit |
| B1237 | A short in the passenger's air mix control motor circuit |
| B1238 | A problem in the passenger's air mix control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor |
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| B123F | Automatic lighting control unit/sunlight sensor error |
| B1241 | A problem in the blower motor circuit (front) |
| B1244 | An open in the rear air mix control motor circuit |
| B1245 | A short in the rear air mix control motor circuit |
| B1246 | A problem in the rear air mix control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor |
| B1248 | A problem in the rear mode control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor |
| B2964 | Climate control unit lost communication with Front PANEL |
| B2966 | Climate control unit lost communication with Rear PANEL |
| B2967 | An open in the humidity sensor circuit |
| B2968 | A short in the humidity sensor circuit |
| B2969 | An open in the mode control motor A circuit (front) |
| B2970 | A short in the mode control motor A circuit (front) |
| B2971 | A problem in the mode control motor A circuit, linkage, door, or motor (front) |
| B2972 | An open in the mode control motor B circuit (front) |
| B2973 | A short in the mode control motor B circuit (front) |
| B2974 | A problem in the mode control motor B circuit, linkage, door, or motor (front) |
| B2979 | An open in the A/C pressure sensor circuit |
| B2980 | A short in the A/C pressure sensor circuit |
| B2983 | A problem in the recirculation control motor circuit, linkage, door, or motor |
| B2986 | An open in the recirculation control motor circuit |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.