Manufacturer Code Charts: 10
DTC Troubleshooting: B1245 (10)
DTC B1245 or DTC indicator 10:
A Short in the Rear 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 B1245 or 10 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 4.
NO -
Intermittent failure.�
4. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
5. Test the rear air mix control motor Rear Air Mix Control Motor Test.
Is the rear air mix control motor OK?
YES -
Go to step 6.
NO -
Replace the rear air mix control motor Rear Air Mix Control Motor Replacement.�
6. Disconnect the rear air mix control motor 7P connector.
7. Disconnect A/C control panel connectors A (22P) and B (14P).
8. Check for continuity between body ground and A/C control panel connector A (22P) terminals No. 3 and No. 13 individually, and between body ground and A/C control panel connector B (14P) terminal No. 3.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short to body ground in the wire(s) between the A/C control panel and the rear air mix control motor.�
NO -
Go to step 9.
9. Check for continuity between A/C control panel connectors A (22P) and B (14P) terminals as follows.
Is there continuity between any of the terminals?
YES -
Repair a short in the wires.�
NO -
Go to step 10.
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), and measure the same terminals for voltage to body ground.
Is there any voltage?
YES -
Repair a short to power in the wire(s) between the A/C control panel and the rear air mix 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 -
Check for loose wire or poor connections at A/C control panel connectors A (22P) and B (14P) and at the rear 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 A/C Control Panel Removal/Installation.�