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DTC B1202: A/C Control Panel Internal Error Honda Odyssey III

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Note. Check the battery condition (see BATTERY TEST ) and the charging system (see CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATOR CIRCUIT TROUBLESHOOTING ). If you are trouble shooting multiple DTCs, be sure to follow the instructions in B-CAN system diagnosis test mode A (see TROUBLESHOOTING - B-CAN SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS TEST MODE A ).

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF then ON.
  2. Turn the A/C control system on and operate several functions (A/C ON/OFF, air mix and blend door operations, temperature settings etc.).
  3. Check for DTCs using the HDS. Is DTC B1202 indicated? YES - The A/C control panel is faulty, replace the A/C control panel. NO - Intermittent failure, the A/C control panel is OK at this time. Check for loose or poor connections at A/C control panel connector A (22P).

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Scheme 142: DTC B1205: A/C Control Panel Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module (VSP/NE message); DTC B120
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF then ON.
  2. Turn the A/C control system on and operate several functions (A/C ON/OFF, air mix and blend door operations, temperature settings etc.).
  3. Check for DTCs using the HDS. Is DTC indicated? YES - DTC B1205 indicated: go to step 4. DTC B1206 or B1207 indicated: go to step 5 . NO - Intermittent failure, the gauge control module and A/C control panel are OK at this time.
  4. Check for DTCs using the HDS. Is DTC B1060 indicated? YES - Perform the gauge control module self test procedure (see «SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION»(ref-221006-S19338012252006022200000) ). NO - The A/C control panel is faulty, replace the A/C control panel.
  5. Disconnect the A/C control panel connector A (22P).
  6. Remove the gauge control module (see «GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT»(ref-221006-S24025336042006022200000) ).
  7. Check for continuity between the No. 10 terminal of A/C control panel connector A (22P) and the No. 25 terminal of the gauge control module 30P connector. Is there continuity? YES - Check for loose wire or poor connections at A/C control panel connector A (22P) and at the gauge control module 30P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good A/C control panel and/or gauge control module, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original A/C control panel and/or gauge control module. NO - Repair open in the wire between the A/C control panel and the gauge control module.

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Scheme 143: Recirculation Control Motor Circuit Troubleshooting

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  1. Check the No. 30 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box. Is the fuse OK? YES - Go to step 2. NO - Replace the fuse, and recheck.
  2. Disconnect the recirculation control motor 7P connector.
  3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  4. Measure the voltage between the No. 1 terminal of the recirculation control motor 7P connector and body ground. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 5. NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 30 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the recirculation control motor.
  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  6. Test the recirculation control motor (see «RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR TEST»(ref-220982-S27259531732006022200000) ). Is the recirculation control motor OK? YES - Go to step 7. NO - Replace the recirculation control motor (see «RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR TEST»(ref-220982-S27259531732006022200000) ), or repair the recirculation control linkage or doors.
  7. Disconnect A/C control panel connector A (22P).
  8. Check for continuity between the No. 5 and No. 6 terminals of A/C control panel connector A (22P) and body ground individually. Is there continuity? YES - Repair any short to body ground in the wire(s) between the A/C control panel and the recirculation control motor. NO - Go to step 9.
  9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), and check the same terminals for voltage to body ground. Is there any voltage? YES - Repair any short to power in the wire(s) between the A/C control panel and the recirculation control motor. This short may also damage the A/C control panel. Repair the short to power before replacing the A/C control panel. NO - Go to step 10.
  10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  11. Check for continuity between the following terminals of A/C control panel connector A (22P) and the recirculation control motor 7P connector. A/C CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR A (22P) AND RECIRCULATION CONTROL MOTOR 7P CONNECTOR 22P 7P No. 5 No. 5 No. 6 No. 7 Is there continuity? YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at A/C control panel connector A (22P) and at the recirculation control motor 7P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good A/C control panel, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original A/C control panel. NO - Repair any open in the wire(s) between the A/C control panel and the recirculation control motor.

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Scheme 147: A/C Control Power and Ground Circuit Troubleshooting

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  1. Check the No. 30 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box. Is the fuse OK? YES - Go to step 2. NO - Replace the fuse, and recheck.
  2. Disconnect A/C control panel connector A (22P).
  3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  4. Measure the voltage between the No. 11 terminal of A/C control panel connector A (22P) and body ground. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 5. NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 30 fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the A/C control panel.
  5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  6. Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of A/C control panel connector A (22P) and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Go to step 7. NO - Check for an open in the wire between the A/C control panel and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G504.
  7. Disconnect the rear A/C control panel 5P connector.
  8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  9. Measure the voltage between the No. 3 terminal of rear A/C control panel 5P connector and body ground. Is there battery voltage? YES - Go to step 10. NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 30 (10 A) fuse in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box and the rear A/C control panel.
  10. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  11. Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of the rear A/C control panel 5P connector and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Go to step 12. NO - Check for an open in the BLK wire between the rear A/C control panel and body ground. If the wire is OK, check for poor ground at G601.
  12. Disconnect A/C control panel connector B (14P).
  13. Check for continuity between the No. 4 terminal of A/C control panel connector B (14P) and the No. 2 terminal of rear A/C control panel 5P connector. Is there continuity? YES - Go to step 14. NO - Repair open in the wire between the A/C control panel and rear A/C control panel.
  14. Check for continuity between the No. 2 terminal of rear A/C control panel 5P connector and body ground. Is there continuity? YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire between the A/C control panel and the rear A/C control panel. NO - Check for loose wires or poor connections at A/C control panel connector A (22P), B (14P) and rear A/C control panel 5P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good A/C control panel, and recheck. If the symptom/indication is still present, substitute a known-good A/C control panel, and recheck.