Manufacturer Code Charts: 1
DTC Troubleshooting: B1233 (1)
DTC B1233 or DTC indicator 1:
An Open in the Front Air Mix Control Motor Circuit
1. Clear the DTC by turning the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and then turn to ON (II).
2. Operate the A/C control system in several modes.
3. Check for DTCs using the HDS How to Troubleshoot the Heating and A/C Systems or self-diagnostic function How to Troubleshoot the Heating and A/C Systems.
Is DTC B1233 or 1 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 4.
NO -
Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections on the front air mix control motor circuit.�
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Test the front air mix control motor Front Air Mix Control Motor Test.
Is the front air mix control motor OK?
YES -
Go to step 6.
NO -
Replace the front air mix control motor Front Air Mix Control Motor Replacement.�
6. Disconnect the front air mix control motor 7P connector.
7. Disconnect A/C control panel connector A (22P).
8. Check for continuity between the following terminals of A/C control panel connector A (22P) and the front air mix control motor 7P connector.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Check for loose wire or poor connections at A/C control panel connector A (22P) and at the front air mix 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 an open in the wire(s) between the A/C control panel and the front air mix control motor.�